No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars 

These no-bake bars are a delightful blend of chocolatey indulgence and wholesome nourishment. Combining peanut butter, oats, and melted chocolate, they’re a simple treat that’s both satisfying and easy to make. Gluten-free and effortlessly stored in the fridge, these bars are perfect for a quick snack—or a stress-free dessert. Let them chill, slice, and enjoy something both delicious and comforting with minimal prep.

Ingredients

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  
  

• 2 ¾ cups rolled oats
  
  

• (Likely) ½ cup honey or maple syrup (common sweetener)
  
  

• Chocolate topping (semisweet chocolate chips or melted chocolate)—typically around ½ cup
  
  

• Optional extras (not confirmed but seen in similar recipes): protein powder, flax, hemp hearts
  
  

Directions

1. In a saucepan, melt together peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) over low heat until smooth.
   
   

2. Remove from heat and stir in rolled oats until all ingredients are evenly combined.
   
   

3. Press the mixture firmly into a lined baking dish.
   
   

4. Melt the chocolate and spread it over the oat layer.
   
   

5. Chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours (or until set), then slice into bars.
   
   

Nutrients (estimated per bar—assuming 12 bars)

• Calories: 270 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 17 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
  
  

• Trans Fat: 0 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 0 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 80 mg
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 25 g
  
  

• Fiber: 6 g
  
  

• Sugar: 13 g
  
  

• Protein: 9 g