Okay, so if you love no-bake cookies, these peanut butter no bake bars are even better than no-bake cookies… because they are even bigger than no-bake cookies!!!
4 ingredients • Vegan + GF • No Baking Required!
More of a good thing is always a good thing… especially when that good thing is made up of peanut butter and oats. And especially when that good thing can be made in under 5 minutes!
Who doesn’t ♥ recipes that take longer to eat than to make!
Peanut Butter “No Bake” Bars
Peanut Butter “No Bake” Bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups quick oats
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup peanut butter - or allergy-friendly alternative
- 1/2 cup agave or honey (For vegan bars, use agave)
- optional 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
Instructions
Line a 7×5 pan with parchment paper (or double the recipe for an 8×8), and set aside. Gently warm the peanut butter until it reaches an easily spreadable consistency. Stir together with the sweetener and salt (and oil, if using), then add in the quick oats and stir until evenly mixed. Scoop the batter into the prepared pan, spread out, then put a second sheet of parchment over the top and press down firmly. Press down with a spatula or roll a can over the top to really press it in. Freeze 1/2 an hour or until firm, or refrigerate 2-3 hours or until firm. Cut into slices with a sharp knife. I store these in the fridge or freezer.
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I don’t know – but I don’t see how they would take very long before they are all completely vanished!
Oh wow, just made these and they are my new favourite thing! So quick and easy and so tasty!
What is the purpose of the oil? I am trying to decide whether to add it or not. This would make a great breakfast bar or snack for my vegan son. Thanks!
I’ve never tried it without the oil so I can’t say how it would work. But be sure to report back if you experiment!
We made the first batch with coconut oil. one son loved the richness of it and the other thought it to be too rich. Second batch was made with no oil and it was too dry and crumbly. So next batch we will cut the oil in half! Both my sons love the bars!
Hi! How long can it be stored? Planning to make it them 2-3 days ahead, would that be recommendable?
That works! Nothing is super perishable, so they should last a week or more.
This looks great. I have a question though. I live in Japan and instant or rolled oats are not available so I use barley. I’m presuming I can use this for the recipe but would I need to soak beforehand or can I use dried? They usually take about 15 minutes to cook for barley porridge.
I made the peanut butter no bake bars today, so easy and quick to make and tasty. I doubled the recipe and threw in a bunch of chocolate chips which melted while stirring…yum!. Thank you Katie, you are making me look really good!!
Has anyone made this with almond butter instead of peanut butter? Just wondering how they turned out before I start experimenting :)))
Can you suggest to me anything of fat free to substituite the nut butter?? Thank younso much
Hi Katie,
Thanks for this super-simple recipe! Could I make these using PB2 instead of peanut butter?
Delicious! So easy! I made these while I waited for the baked cauliflower to finish (also a recipe from this site).
These PB bars are just what I needed after my work out. I will make these again and again. Thank you!
It was so easy to warm up the PB and honey to add in. Next time I want to try maple syrup.