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Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Energy Bars

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These easy no-bake peanut butter oat energy bars are a quick, grab-and-go snack perfect for lunchboxes, delivering a chewy yet firm texture with natural sweetness and wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (135 grams) rolled oats (old-fashioned preferred)
  • ¾ cup (190 grams) creamy peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
  • ⅓ cup (113 grams) honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
  • ¼ cup (45 grams) mini chocolate chips (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine ¾ cup (190 g) creamy peanut butter and ⅓ cup (113 g) honey. Warm for 20-30 seconds until soft and easy to stir.
  3. Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the peanut butter mixture and mix until smooth and glossy.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, stir together 1 ½ cups (135 g) rolled oats and 2 tbsp chia seeds (if using). Gently toss in ¼ cup (45 g) mini chocolate chips if desired.
  5. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats and seeds. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or wooden spoon until every oat is coated and the mixture thickens. If too dry, add a teaspoon of honey or a splash of almond milk.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the lined pan and press down firmly with the back of a spatula or lightly wet hands to an even thickness about 1 inch (2.5 cm) high.
  7. Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight to chill and set.
  8. Once set, lift the mixture out using the parchment overhang and cut into 12 equal bars.
  9. Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

Notes

Warm the peanut butter and honey slightly to make mixing easier and help the bars hold together. Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture. Press the mixture firmly into the pan and chill overnight if possible for best results. Dust knife with coconut flour or powdered sugar before slicing if bars are too sticky. Adjust honey amount if adding sweeter mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit.

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