Easy No-Bake Strawberry Oat Bars
These no-bake strawberry oat bars are a quick, chewy snack combining fresh strawberries and rolled oats with natural sweetness from honey and peanut butter. Perfect for a wholesome, on-the-go treat 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
Scale
- 2 cups (180g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1 cup (about 150g) fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/3 cup (113g) honey (can substitute maple syrup)
- 1/2 cup (125g) natural peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash and chop about one cup of fresh strawberries into small pieces. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1/3 cup honey and 1/2 cup peanut butter. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the peanut butter and honey mixture.
- Add 2 cups rolled oats and 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional) to the wet mixture. Stir well to coat the oats evenly.
- Gently fold the chopped strawberries into the oat mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture and press firmly to create an even, compact layer.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Once chilled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into squares or rectangles. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best chewiness; instant oats get mushy. If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain excess liquid to avoid sogginess. Press mixture firmly into pan and chill at least 2 hours for bars to set properly. Use parchment paper for easy removal. If mixture is too sticky, add more oats or a teaspoon of ground flaxseed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12th of rec
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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