Instant No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars

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A simple, no-cook snack bar combining creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate with wholesome oats for quick energy and indulgence. This American-inspired Instant Pot recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs rolled oats, natural peanut butter, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 12 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 1 cup natural peanut butter and 1/2 cup honey. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until smooth and just warmed through.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt until fully incorporated.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, add 2 cups rolled oats. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon until all oats are coated.
  4. Step 4: Line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper. Press half of the oat mixture evenly into the pan using the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips evenly over the pressed layer.
  6. Step 6: Press the remaining oat mixture on top, smoothing the surface.
  7. Step 7: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm. Cut into 12 bars before serving.

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