M M Oat Bars

Get ready to fall in love with these chewy, peanut buttery, and chocolate-packed M M Oat Bars, the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth! This easy recipe combines wholesome old-fashioned oats and a hint of honey with the nostalgic crunch of mini M&M's, alongside rich peanut butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips for an indulgent twist. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, these bars are a crowd-pleasing snack or dessert that's as simple as it is irresistible. Whether you enjoy them as an afternoon pick-me-up or a lunchbox favorite, their vibrant candy topping and buttery, golden texture will keep you coming back for more. Perfectly portable and easy to store, these bars make a delicious homemade alternative to store-bought treats.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup light brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup peanut butter
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.25 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup mini M&M's candies
• 0.25 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, melted butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture is fully combined.

Step 5

Gently fold in the mini M&M's candies and semi-sweet chocolate chips, reserving a small handful of M&M's for topping.

Step 6

Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan using the back of a spatula or your hands. Make sure to press it firmly so the bars hold together well after baking.

Step 7

Sprinkle the reserved M&M's on top and lightly press them into the surface of the mixture.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 10

Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Place on a cutting board and slice into 12 equal bars.

Step 11

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for a longer shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	963.1 grams (963.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4317

Total Fat 221.80g	284%
Saturated Fat 93.80g	469%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.00g
Cholesterol 276mg	92%
Sodium 1785mg	78%
Total Carbohydrate 544.90g	198%
Dietary Fiber 32.00g	114%
Total Sugars 293.10g
Protein 75.60g	151%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 352mg	27%
Iron 17mg	96%
Potassium 1873mg	40%

*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: 44.6%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 48.7%