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Peanut Butter Bars with Oatmeal Recipe Makeover
You guys, I have to say I am just loving my “job” these days. And yes, I use that term loosely, because it’s hard to believe this food blogging has actually become a job for me. And that’s thanks to all of you, my loyal readers! One of my favourite things to do lately is update and re-photograph some of my older posts whose photos have seen better days and today these No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are getting a makeover!
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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe Notes
There are two ways to make the no bake peanut butter bars recipe, and it’s really up to you which way you do it. I’ve described the stove-top method below, but if you’re more into using your microwave then instead of combining the items on a stove top, feel free to microwave the butter, brown sugar, milk and peanut butter for 2 minutes. I’ve demonstrated this in a video which you can find on my YouTube channel (and while you’re at it, SUBSCRIBE for more awesome videos and tutorials!) Want to see more of my tried and true family recipes? Try my Grandma’s Easy Fudge Brownies or this Banana Layer Cake with Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting!
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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
No bake peanut butter bars with oatmeal and chocolate. The perfect quick and easy, gluten free treat!
Recipe: Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 cup milk or almond milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp dutch processed cocoa powder
- 6 tbsp all-natural smooth peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 cups gluten-free large flake oats
Recipe: Instructions
- Prepare an 8x8 or 9x9 inch square baking pan by greasing it lightly with butter or coconut oil.
Stove Top method:
- To a saucepan over medium heat, add the butter (or coconut oil), milk, brown sugar and salt. Allow the butter to melt over the heat and stir the ingredients together with a wooden spoon as they heat up. You don't need to stir constantly, but be sure to stir often so the sugar doesn't burn.
- When the mixture starts to bubble, remove it from the heat. Add the cocoa, the peanut butter (or almond butter), and vanilla.
- Stir or whisk these ingredients together until they're well blended and you're left with a thick, chocolaty mixture. Stir in the oats.
- Scrape the mixture into your prepared baking pan and pat it down with a rubber spatula or your fingers. It helps to grease the spatula (or your fingers) first so the mixture doesn't stick as you're packing it into the pan. Try to avoid eating the mixture by the spoonful as you do this...it will be very tempting!!
- Cover the baking pan with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or set in the freezer for up to an hour. I often refrigerate overnight because it really helps the bars to stay together when they're cut.
Recipe: Notes
There are two ways to make these bars and it's really up to you which way you do it. I've described the stove-top method below, but if you're more into using your microwave then feel free to microwave the butter, brown sugar, milk and peanut butter for 2 minutes instead of combining them on the stove top. I've demonstrated this in a video which you can find on my YouTube channel (and while you're at it, SUBSCRIBE for more awesome videos and tutorials!)
Recipe: Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 271
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 21mg7%
Sodium 176mg8%
Potassium 212mg6%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 257IU5%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
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Love that it's no bake & I already have all the ingredients on hand. I'm pinning this one to make soon.
So glad you like the recipe!! 🙂
Wow these look SO good! Will definitely be trying 🙂
Thanks Olivia! They're (unfortunately) addicting!!
wow these bars look terrific! You just can't beat the combo of peanut butter and chocolate, can you?!
You definitely can't!! And they are pretty terrific 😉
ok, if I made these I would eat the lot! So scrummy!
Glad you like it!! 🙂
These sound delicious and I love how easy they are to make! Totally adding to the list. Yum!
So glad you like the recipe!! 🙂
I want to make these RIGHT NOW. They sound amazing and I love that they are gluten free, too!
Glad you like the recipe!! 🙂