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No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Bars

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 11 minutes
Servings: 16 bars (approximately)
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Mix oats and chocolate chips in a large bowl.
  2. Microwave peanut butter and honey in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until melted and smooth.
  3. Stir vanilla into peanut butter mixture.
  4. Pour over oats and chocolate chips; mix thoroughly.
  5. Line an 8x8 inch dish with parchment; press mixture firmly and evenly into dish.
  6. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm and set.
  7. Lift out with parchment; cut into bars.
  8. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to a week.

Notes

Feel free to add extras like chopped nuts, dried fruit, or a sprinkle of sea salt for added flavor and texture. You can substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter if you prefer. These bars are perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or a quick breakfast option.