3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are so delicious and easy to put together. This recipe combines creamy peanut butter with oats and maple syrup. Only 15 minutes for this sweet homemade snack!
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2/3 cups maple syrup* or honey
- 4 1/4 cups rolled oats
Instructions
- Prep the 8x8 pan. For easy removal of the bars, place parchment paper on the bottom and 2 sides of the pan. Gently grease the other two sides and then set aside.
- Using a microwave or the double boiler method, melt your peanut butter and syrup together until smooth. If using a microwave, melt in 20 second intervals and stir in between each time.1 cup creamy peanut butter, 2/3 cups maple syrup*
- Add the rolled oats into the bowl and mix until evenly coated.4 1/4 cups rolled oats
- Add the mixture into the prepared pan and press down very firmly using a sturdy object like a glass or a metal spatula. The bars have to be pressed down firmly or else they will crumble when they are sliced.
- Place into the refrigerator for 1 hour or until firm. You can also place it in the freezer to set faster.
- Once set, slice however you'd like and enjoy! Keep the bars refrigerated in an airtight container when not eating.
- These bars are so delicious and simple to make! They are a crunchy sweet treat you can enjoy any time of the day. The bars stay good for up to 7 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Maple syrup - You can also use honey, agave, or table syrup (Like Aunt Jemima)