Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Soft, chewy peanut butter oatmeal bars made with just 3 ingredients. These no-bake bars take 10 minutes to prepare, plus at least 2 hours to chill.
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 200kcal
Equipment
- 1 9x9-inch square baking pan
- 1 Saucepan at least 2 quarts
- parchment paper
- Wooden spoon or stiff spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats 300 grams
Instructions
- Line a 9x9-inch square pan with two crossing pieces of parchment paper, leaving an overhang for lifting out the bars.
- Warm the peanut butter and honey in a saucepan (at least 2 quarts) over medium heat, stirring until combined and smooth.
- Fold in the oats right away with a wooden spoon or stiff spatula, stirring until thoroughly coated.
- Transfer to the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm and set.
- Lift out using the parchment and cut into 16 bars. Drizzle with extra peanut butter, if desired. Serve at room temperature or enjoy chilled.
Notes
Peanut butter: Use regular creamy peanut butter. Natural peanut butter that separates can change how the bars hold together.
Oats: Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the intended chewy texture.
Press firmly: Use the flat bottom of a glass or measuring cup to compact the mixture. A 9x9-inch pan makes bars about ½ inch thick; an 8x8-inch pan makes thicker bars.
Storage: Keep covered at cool room temperature for up to 4 days or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. The bars soften in a warm room. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Freezing: Wrap bars individually, place in an airtight freezer container, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Nutrition: Estimated per bar, based on 16 bars. Optional extra peanut butter drizzle is not included.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
