These no-bake peanut butter oat bars with raisins combine wholesome oats, creamy peanut butter, and naturally sweet raisins into a chewy, satisfying snack perfect for any time of day.
Author:Emma Harper
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:2 hours
Yield:12–16 bars 1x
Category:Snack
Method:No-Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2cups rolled oats
1cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
1/2cup honey or maple syrup
1/2cup raisins
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch square pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a medium bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
Add the rolled oats and mix until fully coated and the texture is thick and sticky.
Fold in the raisins evenly throughout the mixture.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press it firmly into an even layer.
Refrigerate the pan for at least 1–2 hours, or until the bars are firm.
Lift the mixture out of the pan using parchment paper and cut into 12–16 bars.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use parchment paper for easier bar removal and cleanup.
For vegan bars, use maple syrup instead of honey.
Store bars in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Customize with chocolate chips, nuts, seeds, or other dried fruits.
If bars are crumbly, increase peanut butter or honey slightly.