No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
Chewy, chocolatey, and made without turning on the oven, these no-bake oat bars are the easiest treat to keep on hand.
You melt, stir, press and chill – and the fridge does the rest of the work.
Why you’ll love it
- No oven required.
- A few pantry staples.
- Chewy and satisfying.
- Great for lunchboxes and snacking.
Ingredient notes
- Oats – rolled oats for chew.
- Peanut butter binds and adds richness.
- Honey or maple to sweeten and hold them together.
- Chocolate – chips or a melted bar for the top.
How to make it
Warm the peanut butter and honey, stir in the oats, press into a pan, top with melted chocolate, and chill until firm. Full quantities are in the recipe card below.
Tips
- Press the mixture down firmly so the bars hold together.
- Chill fully before cutting for clean edges.
- Line the pan with paper for easy lifting.
Storage & reheating
Keep in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for 2 months.
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Ingredients
Method
- Line a small pan with parchment.
- Gently warm the peanut butter and honey together (microwave or stovetop) until pourable, then stir in the vanilla and salt.
- Mix in the oats until evenly coated, then press firmly into the pan.
- Melt the chocolate and spread it over the top. Chill at least 1 hour until firm, then lift out and cut into bars.
Notes
Stir a handful of chocolate chips, dried fruit or chopped nuts into the oat mixture for extra texture.
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