These Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars are rich and filled with peanut butter and oatmeal, sweetened with honey, and topped with silky, smooth melted chocolate!
I am always in the mood for chocolate. Like, always! And lately I've been drawn to all the bad things: kinder bueno bars, twix, snickers, you name it! And they're so so good, but they're also so so bad! Today I decided it was time I made something a little healthier, but something delicious! And here we are: Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars!
These Peanut Butter Bars are loaded with peanut butter, honey, oatmeal, and mini chocolate chips, and then topped with melted chocolate. If you're looking for a delicious snack that won't make you feeling guilty, look no further!
Ingredients for Peanut Butter Bars
- Peanut Butter
- Quick Oats
- Honey
- Mini chocolate chips
- Chocolate chips for topping
- Coconut oil
How to Make Peanut Butter Bars
Step 1: In a microwave safe bowl, heat the creamy peanut butter for 20-30 seconds.
Step 2: In a medium sized bowl, add the melted peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup) and oatmeal and mix until combined. Add the chocolate chips and mix until incorporated.
Step 3: Pour mixture into the prepared pan and press down until completely flat. Then set aside.
How to Make Chocolate Topping for Peanut Butter Bars
Step 1: In a microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil and microwave in 30 second increments until melted, making sure to stir between increments.
Step 2: Pour melted chocolate on top of peanut butter/oatmeal base and smooth out.
Step 3: Refrigerate for 1 - 1.5 hours until the chocolate is set.
Step 4: Once chocolate is set, remove from refrigerator. You may need to let it sit out for 10 minutes before slicing, otherwise the chocolate may crack.
If you enjoy this recipe, let me know by leaving a review!
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Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Equipment
- 1 8x8 square pan
Ingredients
For the base
- 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1½ cup quick oats
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
For the topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
For the base
- Line a 8x8 square pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, heat the creamy peanut butter for 20-30 seconds.
- In a medium sized bowl, add the melted peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup) and oatmeal and mix until combined. Add the chocolate chips and mix until incorporated.
- Pour mixture into the prepared pan and press down until completely flat. Then set aside.
For the Topping
- In a microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil and microwave in 30 second increments until melted, making sure to stir between increments.
- Pour melted chocolate on top of peanut butter/oatmeal base and smooth out.
- Refrigerate for 1 - 1.5 hours until the chocolate is set.
- Once chocolate is set, remove from refrigerator. You may need to let it sit out for 10 minutes before slicing, otherwise the chocolate may crack.
- Once sliced, enjoy. Keep leftovers refrigerated.
Allison says
These No Bake Peanut Butter Bars are so delicious and easy! I will definitely be making these instead of buying granola bars from now on. Thanks for the recipe!
Kima says
You're so welcome! I'm so happy you loved the recipe! Thank you for trying it out. 😄
Munira H says
If you like chocolate and peanut butter, this is a winner! So easy to make. I ran out of peanut butter, so I used a mixture of peanut butter and creamy almond butter. The taste was still fantastic!
Kima says
Thank you so much for the review, Munira! So glad it worked with a combination of peanut butter and almond butter. 🙂
Amira says
I made these for a quick snack, and they are delicious! I was surprised my kiddoes are them too (my kids do not care for oatmeal)! Definitely a great snack when you're looking for a sweet healthy snack!
Kima says
Thank you for the review, Amira! So glad your kids loved it too! 🙂
Sana says
These were so quick and easy to make! They're also super filling and delicious.
Hakima says
Thank you for trying the recipe, Sana! I'm so glad you liked them! 🙂
RACHEL says
Very very good and sooo easy to make !!! I've been on a diet for almost 2 months now and needed to satisfy my sweet craving and this was perfect and I don't feel too guilty about it yay !! Although it is very hard not to eat the entire dish of it lol I think the only thing I might do next time is add a splash of vanilla? Either way it is a great recipe, Thank you!!!
Hakima says
Thank you, Rachel! This is one of my favorite easy and quick treats that makes me feel less guilty!