Description
A quick, no‑bake chocolate peanut‑butter oat bar recipe that’s both indulgent and healthy. Perfect for on‑the‑go snacking or a post‑workout treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
- Optional mix‑ins: nuts, dried fruit, shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and salt over low heat until fluid.
- Whisk in cocoa powder until smooth.
- Remove from heat and fold in rolled oats until coated.
- Stir in chocolate chips and any optional mix‑ins.
- Press the mixture into a parchment‑lined pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and cut into bars.