Chewy Oat Bars
Discover the ultimate no-bake snack with these Chewy Oat Bars, a perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and indulgent flavors! Packed with rolled oats, nutrient-rich chia seeds, dried cranberries, and crunchy nuts, these bars offer a satisfying texture and a delightful mix of sweet and nutty tastes. A smooth blend of honey and peanut butter serves as the natural binding agent, while vanilla extract and dark chocolate chips add a touch of decadence. These easy-to-make bars require just 10 minutes of prep time and are refrigerated to set, making them a hassle-free treat for busy mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups. Ideal for meal prep, they’re portable, healthy, and loaded with fiber and protein—perfect for fueling your day. Store them in the fridge to enjoy on-the-go goodness all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, combine the honey and peanut butter.
Microwave the mixture on high for about 20-30 seconds until it becomes easier to stir. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Stir in the vanilla extract into the honey and peanut butter mixture.
In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, dried cranberries, chopped nuts, and dark chocolate chips.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well coated with the honey and peanut butter mixture.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or your hands to firmly press the mixture into an even layer. It is important to press down well so that the bars hold together.
Place the pan into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set. For a quicker setting, place it in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
Once set, lift the mixture out of the pan using the parchment paper and place it on a cutting board.
Cut into 12 equal bars with a sharp knife. Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.6 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.1 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1259 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 403.8 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.0 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 232.8 g | ||
| Protein | 35.3 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1296 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
