No-Bake Instant Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars

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Simple no-bake bars combining creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and hearty oats for a quick energy-boosting snack. This American-inspired Instant Pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs creamy peanut butter, honey, rolled oats for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 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 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 1/2 cup honey. Microwave on high for 45 seconds, then stir until smooth and combined.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 cups rolled oats, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture. Stir well to coat all oats evenly.
  3. Step 3: Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Press the oat mixture firmly into the pan in an even layer.
  4. Step 4: Melt 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between until melted and glossy. Drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the oat layer.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes on top, then refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours until firm. Cut into 12 bars and serve chilled.

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