Golden Peanut Bars

Satisfy your sweet and savory cravings with these irresistible Golden Peanut Bars—an easy, no-fuss recipe that’s perfect for snack time or a quick dessert. These bars feature a rich base of creamy peanut butter, rolled oats, and chopped peanuts, binding together with a luscious honey and brown sugar blend for just the right amount of natural sweetness. A hint of vanilla enhances their flavor, while an optional layer of melted chocolate takes these bars to indulgent new heights. Prepared in just 15 minutes of hands-on time, they’re the ultimate no-bake treat that combines crunch, chewiness, and a touch of decadence. Serve them as a midday energy boost or a crowd-pleasing addition to your dessert spread! Ideal for fans of peanut-forward recipes, these bars strike the perfect balance of simplicity and deliciousness.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 113 grams Unsalted butter
• 150 grams Brown sugar
• 80 milliliters Honey
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 180 grams Peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
• 150 grams Rolled oats
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 100 grams Peanuts (lightly salted, roughly chopped)
• 100 grams Dark or milk chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Line a 20x20 cm (8x8 inch) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal later.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the brown sugar and honey to the melted butter, stirring until fully combined and the sugar has dissolved.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Stir in the vanilla extract and peanut butter until smooth and well incorporated.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, salt, and chopped peanuts. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan, pressing it down firmly and evenly with a spatula or with wet hands to create a uniform layer.

Step 8

If using chocolate chips, sprinkle them over the pressed mixture while it’s still warm. Allow the chips to sit for 1-2 minutes to melt slightly, then spread them gently with a spatula to create a chocolate layer on top.

Step 9

Let the bars cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.

Step 10

Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the set mixture out of the pan and place it on a cutting board. Slice into 12 equal bars.

Step 11

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	880.9 grams (880.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4342

Total Fat 273.90g	351%
Saturated Fat 99.00g	495%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 250mg	83%
Sodium 2388mg	104%
Total Carbohydrate 427.60g	155%
Dietary Fiber 41.00g	146%
Total Sugars 272.60g
Protein 103.20g	206%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 485mg	37%
Iron 17mg	97%
Potassium 3020mg	64%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.7%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 37.3%