Peanut Butter Feel Full Bar
Satisfy your hunger and keep energy levels high with these no-bake Peanut Butter Feel Full Bars—a wholesome, homemade snack that's packed with fiber, protein, and rich flavor. Featuring natural peanut butter, rolled oats, and a touch of honey or maple syrup, these bars are lightly sweetened and bursting with nutty goodness. Optional add-ins like chia seeds, chopped nuts, or dark chocolate chips add a customizable twist, while a sprinkle of sea salt balances the flavors beautifully. In just 15 minutes of prep time and no oven required, these bars are the perfect make-ahead treat for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or an afternoon pick-me-up. With their hearty ingredients and balanced nutrition, these bars aren’t just a snack—they’re a solution to your midday cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
- 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts, optional)
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra parchment hanging over the sides for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, chopped nuts, and sea salt. If using chocolate chips, set them aside to add at the end.
In a small microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, combine the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup). Heat gently until the mixture becomes warm and slightly thinner, about 15-30 seconds in the microwave or over low heat on the stove.
Stir the vanilla extract into the warmed peanut butter and honey mixture.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until all the oats are well-coated and the mixture comes together. If using chocolate chips, let the mixture cool slightly before folding them in to prevent melting.
Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula or the back of a spoon to flatten the top evenly.
Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to firm up.
Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the overhanging parchment paper. Place on a cutting board and slice into 8 equal bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.2 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.6 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 632 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 305.7 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.7 g | 167% | |
| Total Sugars | 139.1 g | ||
| Protein | 100.7 g | 201% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 443 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 2805 mg | 60% | |
*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.
