Ever have one of those days where you need a snack now, but everything in the cupboard is a bit boring?
I have been there so many times. That’s exactly why these No-Bake Peanut Butter and Oat Bars have become a permanent fixture in my kitchen. They are the perfect balance of chewy, salty, and sweet, and honestly? They take almost zero effort to put together.
Whether you need a quick pre-workout bite, a school lunchbox filler, or just a little something to go with your afternoon tea, these are going to be your new go-to.
Why You’ll Love These Bars
No Oven Needed: They come together in one bowl and set in the fridge.
Customisable: Don’t have peanut butter? Cashew butter works wonders. Want more crunch? Throw in extra pumpkin seeds.
Better Than Store-Bought: You know exactly what’s in them—simple, wholesome ingredients.
What You’ll Need
250g very smooth, creamy natural peanut butter (or cashew butter)
220g honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
Heaping ½ tsp sea salt
250g whole rolled oats
60g mini chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate—this is the secret to getting them to hold together!)
3 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Method
1 Prep your tin: Line an 8×8 inch square baking tin with parchment paper. This makes getting the bars out once they’re set much easier.
2 Mix the base: In a large bowl, stir your peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and sea salt together. Keep stirring until it’s lovely and smooth.
3 Add the goodness: Tip in your oats, chocolate chips, and pumpkin seeds. It might look a little dry when you first start, but just keep mixing! The oats will absorb that lovely peanut butter mixture and everything will come together.
4 Press and chill: Tip the mixture into your prepared tin. To get them perfectly flat and compact, place a second piece of parchment paper on top and use the back of a measuring cup to press down firmly. The more you pack it down, the better they stay together.
5 Set: Pop the tin in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Once set, slice them into bars and store them in the fridge to keep them firm.
Pro-tip: If you can’t find mini chocolate chips, grab a bar of your favourite dark chocolate and chop it into tiny pieces. Small pieces help the bars hold their shape much better than big, chunky chips!
Let me know in the comments if you give these a try! Are you a peanut butter purist, or are you going to try the cashew version?
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