No-Bake Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

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Rich no-bake bars combining smooth peanut butter and dark chocolate, a perfect sweet treat for a summer gathering. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers creamy peanut butter, honey, old-fashioned rolled oats 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 Serves 12 American cuisine 220 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 creamy peanut butter and 1/3 cup honey. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until smooth and slightly warmed.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt flakes until fully incorporated.
  3. Step 3: Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Press half of the oat mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan.
  4. Step 4: Melt 1 cup dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the oat layer and spread evenly.
  5. Step 5: Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer and gently press down. Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours until firm. Cut into 12 bars before serving.

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