Description
Quick and easy no-bake cookie bars packed with oats, peanut butter, honey, and colorful mix-ins, perfect for busy weeknights and kid-approved treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (240g)
- 1/2 cup honey (120ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick oats (270g)
- 1 cup mini M&Ms (170g)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional (60g)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Measure out peanut butter, honey, vanilla, oats, and mix-ins. Microwave peanut butter for 20-30 seconds if thick or cold. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended. Warm slightly if too thick.
- Add quick oats, salt, chopped nuts (if using), and mini M&Ms to the wet mixture. Stir gently until evenly coated, being careful not to crush the M&Ms.
- Transfer mixture to the lined pan. Press firmly and evenly into the pan using a spatula or dampened hands.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until firm. Alternatively, use the freezer but monitor to avoid freezing solid.
- Lift the set block out using parchment overhang and cut into bars or squares. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Warm peanut butter and honey slightly for easier mixing. Press mixture firmly into the pan to prevent crumbling. Use quick oats for best chewy texture. Chill bars fully before cutting. Store in airtight container in fridge up to 7 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
Keywords: no-bake, monster cookie bars, peanut butter bars, quick dessert, kid-friendly, easy recipe, chewy bars, no oven dessert