Are peanut butter bars healthy?

They can be. Versions made with oats, honey, and dark chocolate are more wholesome than traditional sugar-heavy ones.

Do peanut butter bars need to be refrigerated?

Yes, especially no bake peanut butter bars and those topped with cream cheese frosting. Refrigeration keeps them firm and safe to eat.

Absolutely. Swap graham crackers for almond flour or use certified gluten-free oats.

Chocolate frosting is the classic, but butterscotch drizzle, cream cheese frosting, or even a sprinkle of sea salt are delicious options.

Mix oats, peanut butter, honey, and a scoop of protein powder. Press into a dish, refrigerate, and slice. Simple and effective.

Easy peanut butter bars made with oats, chocolate, and graham crackers for a chewy, family-friendly dessert.

Scale

Prepare the Base: In a bowl, combine 1 cup peanut butter, ½ cup melted butter, ½ cup sugar or honey, and 1 cup crushed graham crackers (or oats). Mix until smooth.
Form the Layer: Press mixture into a parchment-lined 9×9 baking dish, making sure it’s even and compact.
Add the Topping: Melt 1 cup chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon butter. Spread evenly over the base. Optional: add cream cheese frosting, butterscotch chips, or yogurt glaze.
Chill or Bake: For no bake peanut butter bars, refrigerate 2–3 hours until firm. For baked peanut butter bars, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes until golden.
Slice and Serve: Once set, cut into squares or rectangles.

Swap graham crackers with almond flour or gluten-free oats for gluten-free version.
Store in the fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
Peanut butter can be replaced with almond or sunflower butter for allergies.
Nutritional values are estimates based on standard ingredients.

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