No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Creamy and chewy with a little crunch, these delicious Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars will satisfy your sweet tooth and satiate your hunger.
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 198kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Granola Squares
- 1 ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats gluten free, if desired
- 1 cup crisp brown rice cereal I like Erewhon
- ½ cup flaxmeal
- 1 ¼ cup natural peanut butter
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
Chocolate Drizzle, optional
- ¼ cup dairy free chocolate chips
- 1-2 tbsp non dairy milk
Instructions
For the Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
- In a large mixing bowl, stir the peanut butter and maple syrup togehter until smooth.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until everything is coated evenly.
- Press mixture firmly and evenly into an 8x8 baking dish. Place in the fridge to set.
For the chocolate drizzle, optional
- In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk the chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk until smooth. Add 1 more tablespoon of milk if needed to thin.
- Drizzle chocolate over the top of the bars.
To serve
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
~ Use old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant or steel cut.
~ Don't skip the crispy brown rice cereal. It adds great crunch!
~ Use an organic, natural peanut butter.
~ If the peanut butter is very thick and you're having trouble mixing it easily, you can microwave it for a 10 to 15 seconds to thin it out.
~ Stir really well! Be sure to scrape the bottom of the mixing bowl to fully incorporate all of the ingredients.
~ Press the mixture firmly in the baking pan.
~ For a nut-free option, use sunflower seed butter.
~ For gluten-free, be sure to use certified gluten-free oats and brown rice cereal.
Storage/Freezing Store them in an air-tight container in the fridge and they will stay firm, yet still be soft and chewy. Leftovers will keep well for up to a week. You can also freeze them. Cut them into bars and place them in a single layer on a large plate or baking sheet. Transfer them to the freezer for about an hour or until frozen. Once frozen, transfer the bars to a freezer-safe plastic bag with pieces of parchment in between each bar. They should keep well for up to 3 months. Let thaw slightly before serving.
Nutrition facts calculated without optional chocolate drizzle.
Storage/Freezing Store them in an air-tight container in the fridge and they will stay firm, yet still be soft and chewy. Leftovers will keep well for up to a week. You can also freeze them. Cut them into bars and place them in a single layer on a large plate or baking sheet. Transfer them to the freezer for about an hour or until frozen. Once frozen, transfer the bars to a freezer-safe plastic bag with pieces of parchment in between each bar. They should keep well for up to 3 months. Let thaw slightly before serving.
Nutrition facts calculated without optional chocolate drizzle.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.4mg