No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars Simple and Tasty Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 2 maple syrup
• 1 4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 2 cup chocolate chips (dairy-free if desired)
• 1 4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil. Stir until fully combined and smooth.
2. Add the rolled oats, cocoa powder, and a pinch of sea salt to the peanut butter mixture. Mix well until the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
3. Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are distributed throughout the mixture.
4. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
5. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the bars are firm.
7. Once set, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into squares or rectangles.