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No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

A quick, no‑bake treat combining peanut butter, oats, honey, and chocolate chips for a creamy, crunchy snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Snacks
Calories: 1100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder optional for chocolate version
  • pinch sea salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips optional for topping

Method
 

Steps
  1. Heat honey and coconut oil in a small saucepan until constantly liquid. Remove from heat and whisk in peanut butter, vanilla, cocoa powder, and sea salt until smooth.
  2. Fold rolled oats into the mixture until fully coated. If using, sprinkle chocolate chips on top before pressing into a parchment‑lined pan.
  3. Press mixture firmly into the pan. Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight until set.
  4. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days, or refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Microwave 10–15 seconds to soften for a warm snack.