WW No-Bake Oat & Peanut Butter Bars

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The WW No-Bake Oat & Peanut Butter Bars are healthy and delicious. We prepare them in just three hours and 15 minutes, so they are perfect to make for a quick dessert. They are made of rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, chocolate chips, and nuts. These bars contain 5 grams of protein and 190 calories per serving. Serve these WW No-Bake Oat & Peanut Butter Bars with roasted chickpeas, frozen yogurt bites, iced coffee, overnight oats, homemade energy balls, or strawberry protein shake. These bars are good to freeze or store, so we can easily prepare them in advance.

STATS:

  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Calories: 190 kcal
  • Serving size: 1 bar
  • Cooking time: Nil
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 12 bars
  • Cuisine: American
  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Course: Dessert

EQUIPMENT:

  • 8 × 8-inch square baking dish
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • knife
  • Measuring spoons & cups
  • Cutting board
  • Refrigerator
  • Baking paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Silicone spatula

INGREDIENTS:

  • Half cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • Quarter tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Quarter tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp chopped nuts
  • ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ROLLED OATS:

  • These oats include the main structure and chewy texture in the bars. The oats soak up the peanut butter and honey mixture perfectly to stick the ingredients together. You may utilize quick oats as per your choice.

CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER:

  • Utilize this peanut butter for nutty taste and smooth texture of the dessert. It holds the oats and binds the ingredients together. You may include almond butter as another option if required.

MELTED COCONUT OIL:

  • This oil gives moisture and makes the mixture firm when we refrigerate it. Coconut oil helps to slice the bars easily and provides a smooth texture. You would replace coconut oil with light butter if required.

DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS:

  • Utilize these chips to make the delicious chocolate topping for the bars. They include a rich chocolate taste to maintain the sweetness of honey. Include chopped dark chocolate if chocolate chips are not available.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, cover the dish with baking paper & leave some extra paper on the edges.
  2. Warm the peanut butter, honey, and melted coconut oil in the bowl for 30 seconds.
  3. Mix the vanilla extract, salt, ground cinnamon, and rolled oats in the peanut butter mixture.
  4. Add the mixture to the dish and microwave the dark chocolate chips in short intervals.
  5. Spread the melted chocolate on the oat mixture and evenly sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
  6. Chill the dish in the refrigerator for three hours, then put the chilled mixture on the cutting board.
  7. Lastly, cut the mixture into 12 equal bars and serve them chilled.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

BREAKFAST:

  • Greek Yogurt
  • Banana & Peanut Butter Toast
  • Overnight Oats
  • Fresh Fruit Salad

SNACKS:

  • Apple Slices with Cinnamon
  • Homemade Energy Balls
  • Roasted Chickpeas
  • Mixed Berry Yogurt

DESSERT:

  • Dark Chocolate Strawberries
  • Frozen Yogurt Bites
  • Chocolate Banana Cups
  • Mini Yogurt Cheesecakes

DRINK:

  • Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • Iced Coffee
  • Homemade Banana Smoothie
  • Strawberry Protein Shake

TIPS:

  • Utilize the creamy peanut butter to bind the oats and get a smooth mixture.
  • Include the mixture in the dish and press firmly so the bars do not crumble.
  • Chill the mixture completely in the refrigerator before slicing to get firm bars.
  • Make 12 portions of the mixture to get even points in all the bars.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Include the bars in a closed box & store them for seven days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the bars with baking paper between the layers for ninety days.

FAQs:

Should I replace rolled oats with quick oats?

  • Yes, you may include quick oats for a softer and less chewy texture.

Why do the oat bars fall?

  • Not binding the ingredients properly or pressing the mixture loosely in the dish can make the bars fall.

Is it good to exclude honey from this recipe?

  • Yes, you may use pure maple syrup instead of honey, as per your choice.

What should I include instead of peanut butter?

  • You may include almond butter as an alternative in the recipe.

Can I prepare these bars earlier?

  • Yes, you may make the bars one or two days in advance.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fiber: 4 g

Calcium: 25 mg

Net carbs: 17 g

Iron: 1.2 mg

Total carbs: 21 g

Vitamin A: 5 IU

Protein: 5 g

Sodium: 65 mg

Calories: 190 kcal

Potassium: 160 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 8 Points