Description
Rich, creamy chocolate bars complemented by the nutty goodness of peanut butter, perfect for kids and a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup oats (quick or rolled)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, add oats, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour half of the melted chocolate into the oat mixture. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press down firmly to create an even layer.
- Pour the remaining melted chocolate on top of the oat mixture and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
- Lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper. Cut into squares or rectangles, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crunch, feel free to add chia seeds, rice cereal, or dried fruits into the mixture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg