Best 8 Peanut Butter Snack Bars No Bake Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Peanut Butter Snack Bars, a no-bake treat that combines the irresistible flavors of peanut butter, honey, and oats. These energy-packed bars are a perfect on-the-go snack or a satisfying dessert, catering to various dietary preferences. Dive into the classic recipe, featuring a blend of peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and oats, or explore variations such as the Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, amped up with rich cocoa powder, or the No-Bake Vegan Peanut Butter Bars, crafted with wholesome plant-based ingredients. Each recipe offers a unique taste experience, ensuring there's a perfect Peanut Butter Snack Bar for every palate.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 sticks salted butter, softened, plus more for greasing the pan
1 cup chunky peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
One 12-ounce box vanilla wafers
One 12-ounce bag mini semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • For the filling: Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with some butter.
  • Using a stand or electric hand mixer, mix together the butter and chunky peanut butter until smooth. Stir in the sugar a cup at a time.
  • Add the vanilla wafers to a food processor and process until they are in crumbs. Then add the crumbs and mini chocolate chips to the peanut butter mixture. Spread it evenly into the buttered pan and set aside.
  • For the frosting: Using a double boiler or a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes, then pour over the base. Spread the frosting out evenly and sprinkle over the chopped peanuts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then cut into 20 bars.

NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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These are no-bake peanut butter and crispy rice bars covered in chocolate.

Provided by Ravelle Lakin

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter, softened
2 cups creamy peanut butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the butter, peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until well blended. Mix in the rice cereal so that it is evenly distributed. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • In the microwave or over a double boiler, melt chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter bars. Refrigerate until set before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BARS



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I have to be super careful when cooking for my daughter because of food sensitivities, so I make these no-bake peanut butter oatmeal bars with certified gluten-free oats. Everyone loves these bars when we go to picnics or potlucks, and I know there will be a dessert for my daughter! -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup honey
3 cups old-fashioned oats

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter and honey. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted and blended. Remove from heat; stir in oats. Spread into a greased 9-in. square pan; press lightly. Cool to room temperature; cover and chill for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER SNACK BARS



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These are Mike's favorite bars--a combination of energy bars, granola bars, and cereal bars. These can be adapted to your taste with fruits, nuts, seeds, chocolate, etc. Also, depending on your selection of ingredients, you can go 100% natural/organic.

Provided by LARANEFF

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

parchment paper
cooking spray
¾ cup chopped dark chocolate
2 cups rolled oats
¼ cup wheat germ
¼ cup flax seeds
1 cup crispy rice cereal
1 cup cornflake crumbs
¾ cup chopped smoke-flavored almonds
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup honey
½ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 tablespoon canola oil
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Spread chocolate evenly over prepared baking dish.
  • Toast oats, wheat germ, and flax seed in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until oats are lightly golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer oat mixture to a large bowl and stir in crispy rice cereal, cornflake crumbs, almonds, and salt.
  • Heat honey, peanut butter, brown sugar, agave nectar, canola oil, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until mixture begins to bubble, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal mixture; gently stir until well mixed.
  • Spread peanut butter-cereal mixture into the baking dish. Place another sheet of parchment over the mixture and firmly press into the dish until even. Allow to completely cool before removing from baking dish and slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 105.3 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

PEANUT BUTTER SNACK BARS (NO BAKE)



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These are a great no bake snack bar. You can use different things in it like raisins, M&Ms, chocolate chips, nuts, etc. I got this from an Amish cookbook. My kids love it!

Provided by SweetsLady

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal
2 cups crispy rice cereal
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
2 cups M&M's plain chocolate candy

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring corn syrup and sugar to a boil.
  • Add in peanut butter and vanilla.
  • Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  • Spread in 13x9 pan for thick bars or a 11x14 pan for thinner.
  • Let cool and cut into bars.

HEALTHY NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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One of these decadent bars is enough to satisfy any sweet tooth. They're so super chocolaty and packed with peanut butter that you won't believe they're lower in calories than other, similar bars.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h10m

Yield 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

Cooking spray
24 chocolate wafer cookies
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 ounces semisweet chocolate morsels, melted
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup creamy all-natural peanut butter
1/2 cup 2-percent Greek yogurt
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the crust: Line an 8-inch square pan with foil so it overhangs on two sides and lightly coat with cooking spray. Process the cookies in a food processor until finely ground. Add the melted butter and process again until the crumbs are coated with the butter; add the melted chocolate and process until the mixture is the texture of very wet sand. Using an offset spatula, press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, cover and refrigerate while preparing the filling. Clean out the food processor bowl.
  • For the filling and topping: Add the cream cheese, peanut butter, yogurt and sugar to the bowl of the food processor and process until smooth and combined. Pour the mixture over the crust and smooth with a spatula. Top with the peanuts and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate until set slightly looser than cream cheese, about 4 hours up to overnight.
  • Run a knife around the edges of the mixture to loosen, use the foil handles to lift it out, cut into 12 bars and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 190 milligrams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 16 grams

PEANUT BUTTER NO-BAKE BARS



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These bars are perfect for when you're craving a peanut butter cup, but can't quite get to them. Inspired by buckeyes, they have that same fudgy-salty-sweet vibe, but with a layer of caramelized flavor from letting the butter turn golden brown after it melted. You can make these treats in just about any size pan, even a mini muffin tin for that true peanut butter cup feel. Cut them into bars or squares with a knife, or use cookie cutters to make cute shapes if you need a project for the kids. Or even the adults, because that sort of thing never gets old.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 20m

Yield 1 (8-by-8-inch) pan

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy), or use another nut butter
Pinch of kosher salt (optional)
1/2 cup cookie crumbs, such as graham crackers or gingersnaps, or use almond flour, coconut flour or shredded coconut
About 1 cup confectioners' sugar
6 ounces chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, any percentage (1 cup)
1/2 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
Flaky sea salt, shredded coconut, sliced almonds, chopped honey-roasted peanuts, or crushed pretzels, for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the base: Heat butter in a pot or skillet, letting it melt and bubble and turn brown. It will smell nutty. Add peanut butter, and turn off the heat. (If your nut butter is unsalted, add a pinch of salt.) Stir it all around until the peanut butter melts, then stir in crumbs.
  • Sweeten the mix to taste with confectioners' sugar. That could mean 1 cup, but try it as you go.
  • Spread the mixture into parchment or foil lined 8-by-8-inch pan, but really, any pan will work.
  • Make the topping: Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small pot, and melt the chocolate on the stovetop over low heat, stirring constantly. (Alternatively, add to a microwaveable bowl, and microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring in between each one.)
  • Spread the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer. Sprinkle any of the toppings over, and refrigerate until the peanut butter and chocolate layers are set, about 1 hour or so. Cut these into bars or squares with a knife, or use cookie cutters for shapes. (Store in the refrigerator after cutting; they'll melt in a warm room.)

PEANUT BUTTER BUTTERSCOTCH BARS (NO BAKE)



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Make and share this Peanut Butter Butterscotch Bars (No Bake) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup butter
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups miniature marshmallows
3/4 lb butterscotch chips
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Butter a 9" X 13" baking pan.
  • Combine eggs, sugars, and butter in a large, heavy saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and cook over low for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and add the Graham crumbs, marshmallows and coconut.
  • Spread mixture on bottom of prepared pan.
  • Melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter together.
  • Spread over the top of the bars.
  • Chill for at least 6 hours before cutting into squares.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps during the preparation process.
  • Use Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your peanut butter snack bars. Choose natural peanut butter, pure honey, and high-quality chocolate chips for the best results.
  • Chill Thoroughly: After assembling the snack bars, it's important to chill them thoroughly in the refrigerator. This will help them set properly and make them easier to cut into bars.
  • Customize to Your Taste: Feel free to customize the recipe to suit your preferences. You can add different nuts, seeds, or dried fruits to the mixture, or switch up the type of chocolate chips you use.
  • Store Properly: Once cut, the snack bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze them for longer storage.

Conclusion:

These no-bake peanut butter snack bars are a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a quick snack, a packed lunch, or a sweet treat after dinner. With their simple ingredients and customizable variations, these snack bars are sure to become a favorite in your household. So, grab your apron and give them a try today!

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