Peanut Butter Bars
These no-bake peanut butter bars are a delicious and easy treat that combines creamy peanut butter, oats, and honey. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, they are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 8x8 inch baking pan
- 1 parchment paper (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup powdered sugar optional for sweetness
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and honey. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Add the rolled oats to the peanut butter and honey mixture. Stir until the oats are fully coated.
- If using, add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until evenly incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently until they are distributed throughout the mixture.
- Line your 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal (optional). Press the peanut butter mixture into the pan evenly, ensuring it's tightly packed.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours to set. For quicker setting, place them in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Once set, remove from the pan (using the parchment paper if used) and cut into 12 equal squares.
Notes
For a nut-free version, you can substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Feel free to add other mix-ins, such as chopped nuts, dried fruit, or seeds to customize your bars.