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    PB Oat Bars

    August 8, 2022 | By Kristen Chidsey | 7 Comments | *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    PB Oat Bars are sure to become your new favorite snack bar! These No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are made with only 4 ingredients to create a wholesome snack packed with whole grains and protein! They are a simple kid-friendly, mom-approved snack filled with fiber and naturally sweetened.

    PB Oat Bars are sure to become your new favorite snack bar! These No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are made with only 4 ingredients to create a wholesome snack packed with whole grains and protein!

    These Oatmeal Bars are a gluten-free and dairy-free recipe that is both kid-friendly and parent-approved.

    PB Oat Bars stack together on parchment paper next to tray of peanut butter oatmeal bars.

    When it comes to snacks, my kids always crave something sweet. More like they want a dessert for a snack. 

    However, this mom would prefer their snacks to be less like dessert and instead packed with protein and whole grains. 

    These PB Oat Bars satisfy us all! 

    These snack bars are naturally sweetened, yet taste like dessert. They are packed with whole grains and fiber from oats and protein from peanut butter. They are chewy, yet have a soft texture, and are so delicious. 

    But the best part about these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars is that they are no-bake and come together in less than 5 minutes. Talk about easy!

    No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars are one of our favorite snacks. Sweet enough for the kids to feel like a treat, and wholesome enough to win mom's approval any time of the day. Okay, I will be honest, I LOVE to snack on these bars myself. After one bite, you will fall in love with the PB Oat Bars yourself. 

    Notes on Ingredients

    Ingredients for peanut butter oatmeal bars lableled.
    • Peanut Butter: This recipe works with natural peanut butter or shelf-stable peanut butter. I personally prefer using all-natural peanut butter, to keep these bars are pure and wholesome as possible. 
    • Oats: Use rolled oats or quick-cooking oats to make these bars. Do not use steel-cut oats. 
    • Honey: I love the combination of honey and peanut butter together. However, feel free to use maple syrup if you would like vegan PB Oat Bars. 
    • Salt: Even if your peanut butter is salted, you want to add just a touch of salt to bring out the flavors. 

    How to Make Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

    • Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. This will make the bars super easy to remove from the pan. 
    • Combine the peanut butter, honey, and salt in a glass measuring cup or medium heat-safe mixing bowl.
    • Microwave this mixture for 30-60 seconds. This will help to loosen up the peanut butter and honey and make it super easy to mix together.
    Glass measuring cup with heated peanut butter and honey mixed together.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats with the peanut butter and honey. You can use a spatula, spoon, or handheld mixer to mix the oats into the peanut butter and honey. I find it is quickest to mix this together using a handheld mixer on low speed, but when my kids make these peanut butter bars, they use a spatula to stir the mixture together. 
    Mixing bowl with peanut butter and oats combined together.
    • Press the oat mixture into the pan in an even layer. 
    PB oatmeal bars in baking pan lined with parchment paper.
    • While you can certainly dig into the peanut butter bars right away, I find it is best to allow the bars to chill for 30 minutes to set up and be easier to cut. 
    • When you are ready to cut the bars, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper.
    Peanut Butter Oat Bars on parchment paper.
    • Slice the bars into squares and dig in!
    PB Oat Bars stacked ont top of eachother next to tray of peanut butter oatmeal bars.

    Storage Instructions

    I recommend storing these bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days--if they last that long! 

    Recipe Modifications

    • Add chocolate: No one will complain if you add chocolate chips to these peanut butter bars. Stir in up to 1 cup of mini or regular chocolate chips to the oat mixture before pressing into the pan. 
    • Gluten-Free Oat Bars: As long as you use certified gluten-free oats, these bars are naturally gluten-free. 
    • Peanut-Free: It may sound odd, but you can make these Peanut Butter Bars peanut-free. Simply use almond butter or soy butter in place of the peanut butter.

    More Kid-Friendly Mom-Approved Snacks

    • No-Bake Granola Bars
    • Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
    • Homemade Larabars
    • Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
    • DIY Yogurt Tubes

    If you tried these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below.

    PB Oat Bar on parchment paper next to tray of snack bars.

    Peanut Butter Oat Bars

    These No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are made with only 4 ingredients to create a wholesome snack packed with whole grains and protein!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Chilling: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 248kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup natural, creamy peanut butter
    • ½ cup honey
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt *see note
    • 3 cup rolled oats
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    Instructions

    • Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
    • Combine the peanut butter, honey, and salt in a glass measuring cup or medium heat-safe mixing bowl. Microwave this mixture for 30-60 seconds. After heating, stir the mixture well to evenly incorporate the honey and salt into the peanut butter.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats with the peanut butter and honey mixture. Mix the mixture together until evenly incorporated using a handheld mixer on low speed or by hand using a spatula.
    • Press the oat mixture into an even layer in the prepared pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow the bars to be easier to cut into squares.
    • Cut the bars into squares and enjoy.

    Notes

    Peanut Butter: Use either natural refrigerated or shelf-stable peanut butter for this recipe.
    Salt: If your peanut butter is unsalted, increase the salt to ½ teaspoon. Or omit the added salt for a lower-sodium snack. 
    Oats: Use rolled old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats. Do not use steel-cut oats. Be sure your oats are certified gluten-free if needed. 
    Honey: Feel free to replace the honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly peanut butter bar. 
    Storage: Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. April

      August 23, 2022 at 5:02 am

      5 stars
      I love how simple these are to make! They're awesome as an on the go snack, breakfast, or a fun treat in my kids lunchboxes!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 23, 2022 at 7:25 am

        We love these oat bars too! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed how easy they are to make 🙂

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    2. Agnes

      August 19, 2022 at 5:07 am

      5 stars
      These bars are exactly the kind of healthy snacks I love to have on hand ! I like to add in a handful of dark chocolate chips in sometimes too. Thank you!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 19, 2022 at 6:29 am

        Chocolate chips are always a great addition! So happy to hear you enjoyed them!

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    3. jess

      August 16, 2022 at 11:51 am

      5 stars
      this is the best bar recipe that I ever made, thank you for sharing!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 16, 2022 at 7:24 pm

        You bet Jess! So happy to hear you enjoyed so much!

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    4. Jim

      August 14, 2022 at 2:53 pm

      5 stars
      These are very good. Makes for a quick and easy breakfast. I think that next time I will add a small amount of almond milk or water so the the oats are a little softer in the final product.

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