No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars

If you want an easy dessert without turning on the oven, these No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars are the answer. The base is chewy and peanut-buttery, and the chocolate topping makes them feel extra special. Chill, slice, and enjoy—so simple!

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars

Easy no-bake bars with oats, peanut butter, and a chocolate topping. Minimal effort, big payoff.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Chill Time (minutes) 1 hour hr

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 12 bars

Course: Dessert

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Base

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
• 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp salt

Topping

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp coconut oil optional, for smoother melt

Equipment

• 8×8-inch pan
• Parchment paper

Method

 

1. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix oats, peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and salt until well combined. Press firmly into the pan.
3. Melt chocolate chips (and coconut oil) in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
4. Spread chocolate over the base. Chill 1 hour, then slice into bars.

Notes

Notes:

For extra crunch, mix in 2 tbsp chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips into the base.