Description
Whipping up these peanut butter chocolate breakfast bars means grabbing a quick, satisfying morning treat that keeps hunger at bay. Packed with protein and sweet chocolate goodness, these bars deliver serious breakfast energy without complicated prep work.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup peanut butter
- 0.5 cup honey
Binding Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 0.25 cup chopped peanuts
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup shredded coconut
- Sprinkle of sea salt
Instructions
- Grab a large mixing bowl and toss 1½ cups rolled oats with ½ teaspoon salt.
- Melt ¼ cup coconut oil in microwave for 20-30 seconds until completely liquid.
- Pour ½ cup peanut butter, ½ cup honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the oat mixture.
- Stir ingredients together until your mixture feels sticky and every oat is coated evenly.
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring sides overhang for easy removal.
- Transfer the oat mixture into the prepared pan and press down firmly with your hands to create a compact, smooth layer.
- Refrigerate the base for 30 minutes at 40°F to help it set and become more stable.
- Combine 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave chocolate mixture in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and glossy.
- Remove chilled base from refrigerator and pour melted chocolate across the surface.
- Use a spatula to spread chocolate in an even, thin layer covering the entire base.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup chopped peanuts, ¼ cup mini chocolate chips, and ¼ cup shredded coconut on top.
- Add a light dusting of sea salt for extra flavor complexity.
- Return pan to refrigerator for another 30 minutes at 40°F until chocolate sets completely.
- Lift bars from pan using parchment paper edges and slice into 12 even rectangles.
- Store bars in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Notes
- Refrigeration is key for achieving the perfect bar texture, so don’t rush the chilling time between layers.
- Choose natural peanut butter without added sugar for a healthier, less sweet result that lets the ingredients shine.
- Press the base layer firmly and evenly to ensure your bars hold together and have a consistent bite.
- For gluten-free bars, make sure to select certified gluten-free rolled oats to accommodate dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 304 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 61 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg