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- Peanut butter:<\/strong> Since you’ll really be able to taste the peanut butter in these bars, grab a good peanut butter brand<\/a> from the store. If you\u2019re using natural peanut butter, make sure to give it a thorough stir before combining it with the honey.<\/li>\n
- Honey:<\/strong> We use honey, which is a more food-forward, wholesome sweetener than granulated or brown sugar. Check out the best honey brands<\/a>, as recommended by our Test Kitchen pros.<\/li>\n
- Old-fashioned oats:<\/strong> Be sure to read the labels on the oat packages in the store. A lot of different types of oats<\/a> with various textures and cooking times are available, but the best oats for this recipe are old-fashioned oats, aka rolled oats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Heat the peanut butter and honey<\/h3>\n
In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter and honey. Cook and stir together over medium-low heat until everything is melted and blended.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Mix in the oats<\/h3>\n
Remove the saucepan from the heat, and immediately stir in the oats.<\/p>\n
Expert Tip:<\/em> Try to make sure every oat is coated and there are no dry spots.<\/p>\n
Step 3: Press and set the bars<\/h3>\n
Grease a 9-inch square pan. Transfer the oats into the pan and lightly press them down with a spatula. Cool the oats completely to room temperature, then cover the pan with storage wrap and chill for one hour.<\/p>\n
Once they\u2019re chilled, slice into bars and serve!<\/p>\n
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Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nRecipe Variations<\/h2>\n
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- Add your favorite mix-ins:<\/strong> Blueberries, raspberries, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, chia seeds or dried cranberries all make excellent additions to these no-bake oatmeal peanut butter bars. Fold in any addition when you stir in the oats, before pressing them into the pan.<\/li>\n
- Try another nut butter:<\/strong> Crunchy peanut butter, almond butter or cashew butter can be swapped in for the creamy peanut butter. If someone you\u2019re feeding can\u2019t have nuts, use sun butter.<\/li>\n
- Swap the sweetener:<\/strong> Substitute the same amount of maple syrup or agave nectar<\/a> for the honey if desired.<\/li>\n
- Coat in chocolate:<\/strong> We all love a good peanut butter and chocolate<\/a> treat. Melt chocolate chips until smooth and drizzle over the tops of the oatmeal peanut butter bars. Or, dip the bottoms of the bars in the melted chocolate and place them chocolate side-down on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper or parchment so the chocolate can set.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Store Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars<\/h2>\n
To store, slice into bars and place them in an airtight container. Store on the counter for up to one week.<\/p>\n
Can you freeze peanut butter oatmeal bars?<\/h2>\n
Yes, these bars are perfect to freeze, thaw and enjoy whenever. Store the cut bars in an airtight container. Place sheets of parchment or waxed paper in between each layer to avoid sticking. These oatmeal peanut butter bars can last in the freezer for up to two months and then be thawed in the fridge overnight, on the counter for a few hours or in the microwave until heated through.<\/p>\n
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bar Tips<\/h2>\n
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Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nCan you use other kinds of oats to make no-bake peanut butter oatmeal bars?<\/h3>\n
We like old-fashioned oats because they tend to hold up better and provide more texture, but quick-cooking oats are perfect in a pinch. Keep in mind that quick-cooking oats have a milder flavor and softer texture. If you\u2019ve got some extra oats lying around, try some of these fun oatmeal recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n
What other pans can you use for these peanut butter oatmeal bars?<\/h3>\n
If you want your no-bake oatmeal peanut butter bars to be a bit thicker, use an 8-inch square pan. For thinner bars, use a 10-inch square pan. You could also double this recipe and set the bars in a 13×9-inch baking pan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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I made these per the recipe except I had crunchy peanut butter, which didn\u2019t seem to be a problem. I didn\u2019t have a 9-inch square pan, so I pressed the mixture into a 9 x 16-inch pan, then cut into 24 pieces. This reduced the calorie count of each to 133 calories, which was a lot better than 355 calories each for the 9-inch pan. Smaller pieces seemed like a good idea, as they were very rich. Will make again. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-06-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"misscoffeepot"},"reviewBody":"Oh Yum! I only had 1\/2 c honey, so added 1\/4 c molasses. I think it made a good flavor. I did stir in a couple Tbl chocolate chips. They begin to melt quickly, so work fast and swirl them a bit","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-08-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBike"},"reviewBody":"I made these didn't have honey :( so I used organic coconut oil cooked it down and added THE peanut butter.... also added blue berries and walnuts was looking to make a breakfast bar.... turned out amazing :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-09-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"K.a600"},"reviewBody":"
Made these and thought they were great. I added one and a half cup of quick oats, 1 cup of coco pebbles and a half cup of chopped walnuts and hazelnuts combined. A dash of salt and a touch of nutmeg and cinnamon along with the honey and peanut butter. Wish I had some dried cranberries. Excellent snack. I thought they tasted better frozen myself.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-03-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Freddy149"},"reviewBody":"
I made these a couple of weeks ago and they're delicious! I'm making them again tonight, and adding flaxseed for a healthier variation.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-10-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tammycookblogsbooks"},"reviewBody":"
Yummy! Made half with and half without chocolate chips. Both were tasty. I cut, seperated, & froze the whole batch, taking one bar out at a time. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-03-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Richard4729"},"reviewBody":"
Love this recipe. It was even easier when I decided to use a 4 qt glass \"mix & pour\" instead of the saucepan. I heated the peanut butter and honey for 30 secs in that bowl and stirred. Then added in the walnuts, dried fruit, and oats as per the recipe. One bowl to wash only. :) Thank you!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-06-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ukiebaker"},"reviewBody":"
Was babysitting a friend's 5 year old grandchild and decided to make this recipe with her. I wanted to make them look like in the picture so I melted a generous 1\/2 butterscotch chips and drizzled it over the bars before cooling. Quick, very easy and good. Next time i will melt chocolate chips for the drizzle.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBucket"},"reviewBody":"Yes! It is that easy! Make these at least once a week. The taste of honey shines through the bars. Keep plain or add mini chocolate chips or M","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-09-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ROSIE865"},"reviewBody":"
Made 2nd batch of these family love them so easy and quick to make <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"title":"No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars","description":"No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars","url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/sqyXuTJp-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","duration":"36s","mime_type":"video\/mp4","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/dam-cdn.tmb.orangelogic.com\/AssetLink\/68rvf00go8g252860yd21042iu51ilf7.jpg","advertising":"","jw_id":"sqyXuTJp","jw_url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/sqyXuTJp-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","jw_thmub_url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/v2\/media\/sqyXuTJp\/poster.jpg?width=720","jw_publish_date":"2023-03-09T00:00:00"},"rms_legacy_id":"194323","romance_copy_dek":"To make a batch of these three-ingredient peanut butter oatmeal bars to enjoy throughout the week, set aside just 10 minutes on your Sunday. 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Can you use other kinds of oats to make no-bake peanut butter oatmeal bars? <\/h3>You can use quick-cooking oats in place of old-fashioned oats if that's all you have on hand. Keep in mind that quick-cooking oats have a milder flavor and softer texture. We like old-fashioned oats because they tend to hold up better and provide more texture, but quick-cooking oats are perfect in a pinch! If you\u2019ve got some extra oats lying around, try some of these fun oatmeal recipes<\/a>.
How can you make peanut butter oatmeal bars your own?<\/h3>One of our favorite ways to put a spin on these classic peanut butter oatmeal bars is by adding chocolate! We all love a good peanut butter and chocolate<\/a> treat. You can simply fold in some chocolate chips directly with your oats before pressing into the pan, or melt the chips and drizzle over the top for a fun garnish.
How should you store no-bake peanut butter oatmeal bars?<\/h3>These no-bake bars<\/a> can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for up to 1 week. You can also store these in the freezer for up to 2 months and simply remove them a few hours before eating.
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- Try another nut butter:<\/strong> Crunchy peanut butter, almond butter or cashew butter can be swapped in for the creamy peanut butter. If someone you\u2019re feeding can\u2019t have nuts, use sun butter.<\/li>\n
- Honey:<\/strong> We use honey, which is a more food-forward, wholesome sweetener than granulated or brown sugar. Check out the best honey brands<\/a>, as recommended by our Test Kitchen pros.<\/li>\n