Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Bars
Kickstart your mornings with these irresistibly delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Bars, a homemade no-bake treat that combines wholesome rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, and the rich decadence of dark chocolate chips. Perfect for busy mornings or an on-the-go snack, these bars are naturally sweetened with honey and can be customized with optional chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts for an added crunch. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time and chilled to perfection, these protein-packed bars are a balance of indulgence and nourishment. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast or a midday energy boost, these easy-to-make bars are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for every member of the family.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Dark chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup Chopped nuts (optional, such as almonds or walnuts)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring there’s some overhang to easily lift the bars out later. Set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Stir the vanilla extract and salt into the peanut butter and honey mixture.
In a large mixing bowl, add the rolled oats and chopped nuts (if using). Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats and stir until well coated.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Press it down firmly and evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the bars firm up.
Once chilled, remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place on a cutting board and slice into 8 bars or the size of your choice.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.7 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.7 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1636 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 360.1 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.0 g | 164% | |
| Total Sugars | 193.5 g | ||
| Protein | 103.2 g | 206% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 402 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 25.7 mg | 143% | |
| Potassium | 3333 mg | 71% | |
*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.
