No-Bake Chilled Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bars

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Dense, chewy energy bars combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, perfect for a quick snack or pre-workout boost. This recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, turns natural peanut butter, rolled oats, honey into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. 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 International cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup natural peanut butter and 1/3 cup honey; microwave on high for 30 seconds, then stir until smooth and well combined.
  2. Step 2: Stir 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt into the peanut butter mixture until evenly mixed.
  3. Step 3: Fold in 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips gently to retain some texture.
  4. Step 4: Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper and press the mixture firmly into the pan, spreading evenly.
  5. Step 5: Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours until firm, then cut into 12 bars and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

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