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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Bars

Easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Bars That Melt in Your Mouth

Delight in these No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Bars that are rich, chewy, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without baking.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1 cup Creamy peanut butter Use smooth peanut butter for best texture.
  • 1/3 cup Honey or maple syrup Adds natural sweetness and binding.
  • 1 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats Provides structure.
  • 1/2 cup Mini chocolate chips For rich chocolate pockets.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Chocolate Drizzle
  • 1/2 cup Dark or semi-sweet chocolate Melts easily for a topping.
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut oil Helps chocolate set smoothly.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • 8×8-inch pan
  • spatula
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla in a medium bowl, stirring until smooth and glossy. Add salt and rolled oats, then mix for about 1–2 minutes until evenly coated.
  2. Fold mini chocolate chips into the oat mixture, gently stirring to distribute pockets of rich chocolate throughout the bars without overmixing.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into an 8×8-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Smooth the surface with the back of a spatula. Chill for 30–45 minutes until set.
Chocolate Drizzle
  1. Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 20-second bursts and stirring between each until silky smooth.
  2. Drizzle the melted chocolate over chilled bars using a fork or spoon for a zigzag pattern. Return to fridge for 10 minutes to set.
  3. Slice the bars into 12 even squares. Use the parchment overhang to lift them out for easy slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week; may also freeze for up to 3 months.

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