Easy No-Bake Loaded Peanut Butter Bars
A quick and easy no-bake peanut butter bars recipe loaded with mix-ins like mini chocolate chips and chopped peanuts, perfect for a satisfying snack without any oven time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (preferably Skippy Natural)
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (salted or unsalted)
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (optional but recommended)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (can substitute with butter)
Instructions
- Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
- In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Fold in rolled oats, chopped peanuts, ground flaxseed (if using), and sea salt until evenly combined and thick but spreadable.
- Gently stir in mini chocolate chips, being careful not to overmix.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula or lightly greased/dampened hands.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm, or freeze for 1 hour if in a hurry.
- Lift bars out using parchment overhang and cut into 12 squares. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
If mixture is too sticky, add more oats or flaxseed. Warm thick peanut butter slightly for easier mixing. Press mixture firmly to avoid crumbly bars. Add chocolate chips last to prevent melting. Bars can be frozen individually wrapped for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12th of rec
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 3.5
- Protein: 6.5
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