No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar with Oats

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A quick, no-bake dessert bar combining rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats for a satisfying treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers rolled oats, peanut butter, honey into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves 12 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 1 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup honey, and 1/4 cup unsalted butter. Stir continuously for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is smooth and slightly warmed.
  2. Step 2: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly incorporated. Add 2 cups rolled oats to the peanut butter mixture and mix thoroughly until oats are fully coated.
  3. Step 3: Press the oat mixture firmly into the prepared pan using a spatula. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy.
  4. Step 4: Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the oat layer and spread with a spatula. Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour until the bars are set and the chocolate is firm. Cut into 12 bars before serving.

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