Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
Recommended for Best Results
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Optional Add-ins
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1
Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra paper hanging over two sides for easy removal.
Step 2
Place the peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl and warm it for 20–30 seconds until smooth and easy to stir.
Step 3
Add the honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir until fully combined.
Step 4
Add the rolled oats gradually, stirring continuously until every oat is evenly coated.
Step 5
Check the consistency.
If the mixture feels crumbly or dry, add 1–2 extra tablespoons of peanut butter until it holds together when squeezed.
Step 6
Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan.
Step 7
Press firmly using the bottom of a measuring cup or silicone spatula for about 2 minutes.
This is the key to bars that don’t crumble.
Step 8
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until completely firm.
Step 9
Lift the slab from the pan using the parchment paper.
Step 10
Slice into
- 12 bars
or - 16 snack squares
Serve immediately.
Notes
✔ Use old-fashioned rolled oats, not steel-cut oats.
✔ Natural peanut butter should be stirred well before measuring.
✔ If the mixture seems dry, add more peanut butter.
✔ If the mixture is sticky, mix in a few extra oats.
✔ Chilling is essential before slicing.
✔ Pressing firmly creates compact bars with clean edges.
✔ Honey and vanilla are optional but highly recommended for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian