Golden Peanut Bars
Satisfy your sweet and savory cravings with these irresistible Golden Peanut Bars—an easy, no-fuss recipe that’s perfect for snack time or a quick dessert. These bars feature a rich base of creamy peanut butter, rolled oats, and chopped peanuts, binding together with a luscious honey and brown sugar blend for just the right amount of natural sweetness. A hint of vanilla enhances their flavor, while an optional layer of melted chocolate takes these bars to indulgent new heights. Prepared in just 15 minutes of hands-on time, they’re the ultimate no-bake treat that combines crunch, chewiness, and a touch of decadence. Serve them as a midday energy boost or a crowd-pleasing addition to your dessert spread! Ideal for fans of peanut-forward recipes, these bars strike the perfect balance of simplicity and deliciousness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Unsalted butter
- 150 grams Brown sugar
- 80 milliliters Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 180 grams Peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 150 grams Rolled oats
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 100 grams Peanuts (lightly salted, roughly chopped)
- 100 grams Dark or milk chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Line a 20x20 cm (8x8 inch) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar and honey to the melted butter, stirring until fully combined and the sugar has dissolved.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Stir in the vanilla extract and peanut butter until smooth and well incorporated.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, salt, and chopped peanuts. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan, pressing it down firmly and evenly with a spatula or with wet hands to create a uniform layer.
If using chocolate chips, sprinkle them over the pressed mixture while it’s still warm. Allow the chips to sit for 1-2 minutes to melt slightly, then spread them gently with a spatula to create a chocolate layer on top.
Let the bars cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the set mixture out of the pan and place it on a cutting board. Slice into 12 equal bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 273.9 g | 351% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.0 g | 495% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2388 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 427.6 g | 155% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.0 g | 146% | |
| Total Sugars | 272.6 g | ||
| Protein | 103.2 g | 206% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 485 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 3020 mg | 64% | |
*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.
