Freezing Instructions: To freeze the bars, cover them tightly, whether as a whole or cut into individual squares, and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. I recommend lining the squares in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between each layer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
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Butter: You can substitute unsalted butter if preferred. If using unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt along with the peanut butter in step 2.
Peanut Butter: For the best texture, I highly recommend using a processed creamy peanut butter like Jif or Skippy. I don’t recommend using oily or natural peanut butter for this recipe. You may opt for chunky peanut butter, but the bars may turn out a bit crumbly.
Graham Crackers: If graham crackers are not available, you can substitute with 120g of ground digestive biscuits (about 8 biscuits).
Recipe Update: This recipe was updated in 2019, with an increase in confectioners’ sugar and peanut butter to create thicker bars.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Snack Bars
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Snack Bars are a quick and easy treat that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and chocolate with hearty oats. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these bars are customizable and make a great grab-and-go snack.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 8 Tbsp; 113g salted butter, melted
- 1 cup 120g graham cracker crumbs (about 8 full sheets of graham crackers)
- 2 cups 240g powdered sugar
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons 280g creamy peanut butter, divided
- 1 cup 180g semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper and set it aside. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and powdered sugar. Stir in 1 cup (250g) of peanut butter, then press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- In a microwave or on the stove, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut butter with the chocolate chips, stirring until smooth. Spread the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until fully set. Let the bars sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve chilled, though they can be left out at room temperature for a few hours before serving.
- Store any leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.