Easy Chocolate Peanut Bars
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these irresistibly Easy Chocolate Peanut Bars—a no-bake treat that's as quick to make as it is delicious! Packed with protein-rich peanut butter, crunchy salted peanuts, hearty rolled oats, and a luscious layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate, these bars strike the perfect balance of salty and sweet. Sweetened naturally with honey and infused with a touch of vanilla, they're an ideal snack or dessert option. Requiring just 15 minutes of prep and minimal cleanup, these bars are the ultimate combination of convenience and indulgence. Perfect for on-the-go snacking or an after-dinner treat, these no-bake chocolate peanut bars are sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Peanut butter
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Salted peanuts
- 0.75 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon Butter
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter and honey. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
In a large mixing bowl, add rolled oats and salted peanuts. Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the oats and peanuts. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or your hands to press it down firmly into an even layer.
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut-oat mixture in the pan. Spread it out evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Place the pan in the refrigerator and let the bars chill for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is set and the bars are firm.
Once chilled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Place on a cutting board and slice into 12 evenly sized bars.
Store the chocolate peanut bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 264.9 g | 340% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.6 g | 343% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 54.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 593 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 370.7 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.2 g | 186% | |
| Total Sugars | 199.3 g | ||
| Protein | 134.3 g | 269% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 311 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 3258 mg | 69% | |
*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.
