Description
Enjoy a deliciously simple snack with these No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars. Combining just four wholesome ingredients—rolled oats, natural peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract—these bars are quick to prepare and require no baking. In under 15 minutes, you can create a batch that’s not only delightful but also packed with protein and fiber, making them a fantastic choice for meal prep or on-the-go snacking. Customize your bars with chocolate chips, dried fruits, or nuts to suit your taste preferences. Whether enjoyed as a nutritious breakfast or a satisfying post-workout treat, these bars will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats and any optional mix-ins.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture over dry ingredients and stir until well coated.
- Press into Pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and press down evenly.
- Chill and Cut: Refrigerate for at least two hours until firm; then cut into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg