Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Muesli Bars
These muesli bars are packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter and honey for a nutritious snack. Perfect for meal prep and on-the-go energy! We use this recipe to recipe to replace store-bought museli bars. This delicious snack contributes to a zero-waste kitchen!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 20 minutes mins
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy works best, but we love crunchy)
- ⅔ cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 2½ cups instant oats (rolled oats can be blended)
Line an 8×8 baking dish with compostable parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, honey and vanilla extract.
Add in sea salt and oats. Mix well.
Add mixture to baking dish and press down firmly with hands and/or spatula.
Place dish in freezer to set for at least 1 hour, then remove from freezer.
Slice into 16 squares and enjoy!
How to Store: Store leftover oatmeal bars in an airtight container. If refrigerated, they’ll for at least 4 days. These oatmeal bars also last in the freezer for 2 months.
Optional add-ins: Dried fruit, nuts, chocolate chips or coconut flakes.
Sweetener alternatives: Maple syrup may be substituted for honey.
Nut-free version: If you are looking to make these nut-freeno problem! Swap tahini or sunflower butter for peanut butter. And be sure to use seeds instead of chopped nuts in the mix.
Gluten-free version: You can also use gluten-free rolled oats.
Peanut butter: Not all nut butters are equal. Be sure to use one that the ingredients are just peanuts and salt. No added anything or the consistency will be different.
Higher protein: Mix your favourite protein powder into the mixture too.
Keyword dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy fat, protein, snack, zero waste