No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
These chewy, rich bars combine oats, chocolate, and peanut butter into a no-bake treat that’s perfect for snacking or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the base:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
For the chocolate topping:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Instructions
Line an 8×8-inch (or 9×9-inch) square pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
In a saucepan, gently heat peanut butter and honey over medium-low, stirring until smooth and combined. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Add oats to the mixture and stir until fully coated.
Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula or your hands.
Make the topping: Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together in the microwave (30-second intervals, stirring between) or on the stovetop until smooth.
Pour and spread the chocolate over the oat base.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Lift out of the pan, slice into bars, and enjoy!
Notes
Use natural or regular peanut butter—both work!
To make gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats.
Bars can be stored in the fridge for 1 week or frozen for up to 2 months.
Add-ins like chopped nuts, coconut, or chia seeds can be stirred into the oat mixture for extra texture.
