Peanut Butter Chocolate No Bake Bars Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these ridiculously easy Peanut Butter Chocolate No-Bake Bars! Perfect for a quick dessert or after-school treat, kids (and adults) will gobble these up. Creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and crunchy oats combine for a no-bake energy bar that's irresistible.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 183.2 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Peanut Butter Chocolate No Bake Bars

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How to Make Peanut Butter Chocolate No Bake Bars

  1. **Prepare the Peanut Butter Base:** In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter, 1 cup creamy peanut butter, ½ cup light corn syrup, and 3 cups powdered sugar.
  2. **Melt and Mix:** Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the butter and margarine are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
  3. **Add Oats:** Remove from heat and stir in 3 cups quick-cooking oats until well combined.
  4. **Layer the Base:** Press the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8 inch or 9x9 inch baking pan. Set aside.
  5. **Melt the Chocolate:** In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.
  6. **Chocolate Peanut Butter Topping:** Stir in 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter until well combined.
  7. **Assemble the Bars:** Spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the oat layer.
  8. **Add Nuts (Optional):** Sprinkle with ½ cup chopped peanuts or your favorite nuts.
  9. **Chill and Set:** Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate topping is firm.
  10. **Cut and Serve:** Cut into bars using a sharp knife. If the bars are difficult to cut, let them stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

15g

Carbs

7g