No Bake Oat Bars (Printable View)
Chewy wholesome bars with oats, peanut butter, honey, and nuts. Ready in 10 minutes, no baking required.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chopped almonds or walnuts
03 - 1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins
04 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup peanut butter
06 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt
# How-To Steps:
01 - Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang on sides for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate chips. Mix thoroughly.
03 - Heat peanut butter, honey, and butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until smooth and fully melted. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla extract and salt.
04 - Pour warm wet mixture over dry ingredients. Stir firmly until all dry components are evenly coated and mixture holds together when pressed.
05 - Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Press down firmly using a spatula or spoon back to create an even, compact layer.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until bars are completely set and firm.
07 - Lift bars from pan using parchment overhang. Cut into 12 equal bars. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can throw them together in ten minutes with zero oven time
- They stay perfectly chewy for days in the fridge and travel remarkably well
02 -
- Press the mixture into the pan much more firmly than you think necessary
- Letting them chill overnight makes cutting significantly easier
03 -
- Warming your honey slightly in the microwave makes it much easier to measure
- Use the back of a measuring cup to press the mixture into the pan evenly