"These peanut butter oatmeal bars are rich and hearty peanut butter cookie bars packed full of oatmeal, and topped with more creamy peanut butter and a rich chocolate drizzle– perfect for a crowd!"
These Chocolate Peanut Butter-No Bake Granola Bars are the perfect quick, easy snack for a quick pick me up, on the drive to work or even just a treat while watching your favorite movie. Anytime for that matter! I love that they are flavored with peanut butter and sweetened with honey. I know I’m giving my family a healthy snack to fuel them on the go, plus I love them too! I like that I have all the ingredients on hand and I can mix in my favorite extras!
These bars are really filling; a little goes a long way. These Peanut Butter Granola Bars contain protein and fiber and the perfect touch of natural sweetness from honey. They can easily be made gluten free by using gluten free oats.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Servings – 12 Prep Time – 10 Minutes Chill Time – 20 Minutes
Ingredients:
Bars
1 cup chunky peanut butter, you can also use creamy
3/4 cup honey
3 cups of old fashioned oats
1/2 teaspoon vanilla, optional
Chocolate Drizzle
1 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup peanut butter
Add Ins:
Walnuts, chopped
Pumpkin or sunflower seeds
Raisins, or dried fruit of choice
Coconut
Mini M&M's
Mini Chocolate Chips
Pecans, chopped
Peanuts, chopped
Directions:
Place peanut butter and honey in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 10 second increments until the peanut butter and honey can be easily combined, but are not hot (this should happen quickly). Stir well.
Add oats and salt and stir until well combined, use your hands if you have to.
Dump into a greased 8×8" (for thicker bars) or a 9x13" (for thinner bars) baking dish and pack and flatten into an even layer.
Melt chocolate and peanut butter in microwave on 10 second intervals, stirring in between until melted and smooth.
Drizzle over granola bars with a fork using a sweeping motion. Continue until all chocolate has been used.
Cover and refrigerate until firm.
Slice into bars or squares.
Notes:
These bars hold their shape best if they stay chilled. I store them in the refrigerator in and airtight container.
Wrap individual bars in wax or parchment paper for easy on the go grab n' snacks.
These bars are even fantastic without the chocolate drizzle. I personally love peanut butter cups and these are a healthy replacement!
Nutrition:
Calories 163| Carbohydrates 15g | Protein 6g | Fat 9g | Saturated Fat 1g | Sodium 75mg | Potassium 169mg | Fiber 2g | Sugars 1g | Calcium 16mg | Iron 1.1mg
"Great for a bake sale, share at the office, or send a batch to work with your hubby! "
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