Description
These Healthy No-Bake Oatmeal Bars are easy to make, packed with wholesome ingredients, kid-approved, and delicious. They are perfect for a quick and nutritious snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- ½ cup honey or pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts work great)
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips, raisins, or dried cranberries
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter (or almond butter) and honey (or maple syrup). Stir constantly until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Add rolled oats and chopped nuts to the mixture. Stir until evenly coated.
- Let the mixture cool slightly for a few minutes, especially if adding chocolate chips to prevent them from melting completely.
- Gently stir in your chosen mix-ins like mini chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or raisins.
- Transfer the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press it down firmly and evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours, or until firm.
- Once set, lift the mixture from the pan using the parchment paper and cut into bars or squares.
Notes
- For extra texture and nutrition, stir in a tablespoon of chia seeds or ground flaxseed.
- These bars can be made nut-free by using sunflower seed butter.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- To reduce sweetness, cut the honey or maple syrup slightly and increase the nut butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for melting)
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 (varies with mix-ins)
- Sugar: 10-15g
- Sodium: 50-75mg
- Fat: 12-15g
- Saturated Fat: 2-3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10-12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20-25g
- Fiber: 3-4g
- Protein: 5-7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg