Healthy Peanut Butter Bars

My healthy peanut butter bars feature a chewy oat base, gooey filling and topped with chocolate. They use wholesome and simple ingredients. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 331kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

Base

3 cups rolled oats
1 cup peanut butter can sub for any nut or seed butter of choice
3/4-1 cup maple syrup

Fudge center

2 cups peanut butter can sub for any nut or seed butter of choice
1 cup maple syrup
1 1/2 cups oat flour

For the healthy chocolate frosting

1 serving chocolate frosting *

Instructions

Line an 8 x 8 or larger baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the rolled oats, peanut butter, and maple syrup. Mix until fully combined. Transfer to the lined baking dish and refrigerate.
While the base is forming up, prep your fudge center. In a microwave-safe bowl or stovetop, combine the peanut butter with maple syrup and melt. Add the ground oats and mix very well until a thick fudge batter remains. Pour over the base and refrigerate.
While the bars are firming up, add frosting to the top and refrigerate again for 30 minutes or until the frosting has firmed up.
Cut into bars and enjoy!

Video

Notes

TO STORE: Store no bake peanut butter bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

TO FREEZE: Arrange the bars in a single layer in an airtight container or bag. Freeze for up to 3 months and let them thaw in the fridge overnight.

Variations

Nut-free. Use sunflower seed butter or tahini.
Sea salt. Sprinkle the bars with coarse sea salt before slicing.
Mix-ins. Add dried fruit (I like raisins or cranberries), chopped nuts, or shredded coconut for added texture.
Nut butters. I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate, but you could substitute any nut butter. I also had luck with almond butter and cashew butter.

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