Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars
These Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars are an easy no-bake dessert made with peanut butter, oats, chocolate, and maple syrup. Rich, chewy, and perfect for snacks, meal prep, lunchboxes, or satisfying sweet cravings.
Servings: 16
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup coconut oil or butter, room temperature
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter room temperature
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 ½ cups old fashioned oats
- 1 ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine the coconut oil, peanut butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and oats in a large mixing bowl.
- Spread the mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- Melt your chocolate chips in the microwave, in 20 second intervals, stirring between each. Immediately spread over the top of your oatmeal bars using a spatula. If you’d like you can top them with a little flakey sea salt.
- Chill your bars in the fridge for at least an hour before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use old fashioned oats: Quick oats create a softer, less chewy texture.
- Line the pan with parchment: Makes removal much easier.
- Press firmly: Helps the bars hold together without becoming dense.
- Whisk cocoa thoroughly: Prevents dry chocolate pockets.
- Chill fully before cutting: Warm bars won’t slice cleanly.
- Use a sharp knife: Cleaner bakery-style bars.
- Add sea salt: Balances sweetness beautifully.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg