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Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

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These Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are a perfect grab-and-go snack made with wholesome ingredients. They’re quick to prepare, require no baking, and can be customized with various mix-ins to suit your taste. Ideal for busy mornings, mid-day cravings, or healthy desserts, they combine chewy oats, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate into a satisfying treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra overhang on the sides to make lifting easier.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter and honey. Warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  4. Add the rolled oats into the saucepan and stir until the mixture is fully coated and thick.
  5. Transfer the oat mixture to the prepared pan. Press it down firmly using a spatula or clean hands until evenly packed.
  6. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth.
  7. Pour the melted chocolate over the oat base and use a spatula to spread it into a smooth, even layer.
  8. Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until firm. For faster setting, place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  9. Once set, lift the bars from the pan using the parchment overhang. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into squares or bars.
  10. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup and use dairy-free chocolate chips.

For added texture, stir in chopped nuts, chia seeds, or unsweetened coconut flakes.

If using quick oats instead of rolled oats, bars will have a softer texture.

Press the base mixture down firmly to help the bars hold their shape once set.

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