No-Bake Layered Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack Bars

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A delightful no-cook treat combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in satisfying layers, perfect for a quick energy boost. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, turns natural peanut butter, honey, rolled oats 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: 15 min Serves 12 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup natural peanut butter with 1/4 cup honey and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
  2. Step 2: Stir 1 1/2 cups rolled oats into the peanut butter mixture until evenly coated.
  3. Step 3: Line an 8x8 inch square pan with parchment paper. Press half of the peanut butter oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to create an even layer.
  4. Step 4: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup dark chocolate chips with 2 tbsp coconut oil and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring each time until smooth and glossy.
  5. Step 5: Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly. Then press the remaining peanut butter oat mixture gently on top of the chocolate layer.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1/4 tsp sea salt evenly over the top, then refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours before cutting into 12 squares.

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