Chocolate Snack Bars
Satisfy your sweet tooth in the healthiest way possible with these no-bake Chocolate Snack Bars! Packed with nutrient-rich rolled oats, crispy rice cereal, and creamy peanut butter, these delicious bars are naturally sweetened with honey and topped with a decadent layer of melted semisweet chocolate. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no oven required, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy days or a guilt-free treat on the go. Optional chopped nuts add a delightful crunch, making each bite extra satisfying. Whether you're looking for a midday energy boost or a kid-friendly snack, these DIY chocolate bars are a perfect balance of indulgence and practicality. Plus, they store beautifully in the fridge, so you can enjoy them all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Crisp rice cereal
- 1 cup Peanut butter
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, crisp rice cereal, and chopped nuts (if using). Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter, honey, salt, and unsalted butter. Heat, stirring constantly, until everything is smoothly melted and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Stir well until everything is evenly coated.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth.
Pour half of the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish and pack it down firmly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Spread half of the melted chocolate over the compacted layer, then add the remaining oat mixture on top, pressing it down firmly again.
Finish with a layer of the remaining melted chocolate, spreading it evenly over the top.
Refrigerate the dish for at least 1 hour, or until the bars are firm and set.
Once set, lift the snack bars out of the baking dish using the parchment paper overhang. Slice 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 |
332 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.2 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 151 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 249 mg | 5% | |
*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.
