No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

dark chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate chips

Cacao nibs are lower in sugar and higher in antioxidants.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup provides a unique flavor while being a natural sweetener.

rolled oats

🥗Healthier: steel-cut oats

💰Cheaper: quick oats

Quick oats cook faster and are more affordable.

Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, cocoa powder, and salt.

In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Add the peanut butter mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.

Fold in dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using.

Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan.

Press down firmly to create an even layer.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.

Once set, lift the bars out using the parchment paper.

Cut into squares or rectangles as desired.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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