No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Bars for Kids

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Chewy and mildly sweet peanut butter oat bars packed with wholesome ingredients, perfect for a quick snack that kids will love. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs rolled oats, natural peanut butter, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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 Cook: 5 min Serves 12 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups rolled oats and 2 tbsp flaxseed meal.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan over low heat, gently warm 1 cup natural peanut butter and 1/3 cup honey, stirring constantly until smooth and runny, about 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Remove the peanut butter mixture from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract. Pour this warm mixture over the oats and flaxseed, mixing thoroughly with a spatula until all oats are evenly coated.
  4. Step 4: Fold in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips quickly before the mixture hardens.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press down firmly with the back of a spatula to create an even layer.
  6. Step 6: Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours until the bars are firm and set. Cut into 12 squares and serve.

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