Peanut Butter Bars Healthy
Craving a wholesome treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without compromising on nutrition? These *Healthy Peanut Butter Bars* are the perfect no-bake snack! Crafted with simple, clean ingredients like natural peanut butter, rolled oats, and pure maple syrup, they’re naturally sweetened and packed with fiber and protein. A luscious dark chocolate topping, enhanced with a hint of coconut oil, makes them irresistibly indulgent. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, these gluten-free bars are an effortless addition to your meal prep lineup, perfect for grab-and-go snacking or a post-workout energy boost. Plus, they’re freezer-friendly, so you always have a deliciously healthy treat on hand—no guilt necessary!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the natural peanut butter, rolled oats, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt (if using). Stir until the mixture comes together and has a sticky, dough-like texture.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press it evenly into the pan, ensuring it’s compact and smooth.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer in the baking dish. Spread it evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until the bars have fully set.
Once set, lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper overhang. Place on a cutting board and slice into 12 evenly-sized bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2837 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.6 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.5 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1565 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275.0 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.2 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 142.0 g | ||
| Protein | 85.7 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 369 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 2708 mg | 58% | |
*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.
