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Healthy Peanut Butter Bars

These Healthy Peanut Butter Bars are a chewy, wholesome treat packed with oats and peanut butter—perfect for snacks or guilt-free desserts!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Gluten-Free, Healthy, No-Bake, Peanut Butter, Snack, Vegan
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup peanut butter or any nut/seed butter of your choice
  • 0.75-1 cup maple syrup adjust based on your sweetness preference

Topping Ingredients

  • 2 cups peanut butter or any nut/seed butter of your choice for the topping
  • 1 cup maple syrup for the topping

Additional Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups oat flour
  • 1 serving chocolate frosting optional, for drizzling on top

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your bars bake evenly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, 1 cup of peanut butter, and 3/4 cup of maple syrup. If you prefer a sweeter bar, you can add up to 1 cup of maple syrup. Stir until well combined.
  • Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. This will help you easily remove the bars once they’re baked.
  • Transfer the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to flatten it into an even layer.

Baking

  • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

Topping Preparation

  • While the base is baking, mix the remaining 2 cups of peanut butter and 1 cup of maple syrup in a bowl until smooth. This will be your creamy topping.
  • Once the base has cooled slightly, pour the peanut butter topping over the baked oats and spread it evenly.
  • If you like, melt some chocolate frosting and drizzle it on top for an extra touch of indulgence.
  • Refrigerate the bars for at least an hour to allow them to set properly.
  • Once set, lift the bars out of the baking dish using the parchment paper. Cut into squares or rectangles and enjoy your Healthy Peanut Butter Bars!

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Baking dish (8x8 inch)
  • Spatula
  • Knife or Pizza Cutter

Notes

  • Chill bars thoroughly before cutting to ensure they hold together well.
  • Substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini for a nut-free option.
  • Use certified gluten-free oats and oat flour to keep the recipe gluten-free.
  • Add protein powder to the oat mixture for an extra protein boost.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.