No-Bake 3-Ingredient Oatmeal Bars

This no-bake 3-ingredient oatmeal bars recipe by Food Metrica is an absolute winner! I always get hungry in the middle of lunch and dinner, so I get this yummy snack from the fridge and it instantly satisfies my hunger. It is definitely much better than the ones you buy in groceries or shops. If you need the energy to start your day, after exercising, or after work, this simple snack will give you exactly what you need. For this recipe, you want to use natural ingredients to make it as healthy as possible. You can also add flaxseeds, peanuts, cashews, raisins, dried berries, or bananas to add more flavor. It’s so good and addicting! Read on or watch the video below for full instructions.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of peanut butter (100% natural)
• 3/4 cup of honey
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt (optional – add if your peanut butter is unsalted)
• 3 cups of old-fashioned oats

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Instructions:

Step 1:

In a microwavable medium-sized bowl, add 1 cup of 100% natural peanut butter and 3/4 cup of honey. Heat it in the microwave for about 1 minute, stirring every 10 seconds until smooth and creamy with a silicone spatula.

Step 2:

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and mix until well incorporated.

Step 3:

Put the 3 cups of old-fashioned oats into a bowl and pour the peanut butter honey mixture over. Fold oats until evenly coated.

Step 4:

Line a 7″ by 11″ pan with parchment paper. Transfer the oat mixture to the pan and evenly press the oats using a silicone spatula. Cover it with parchment paper and press with your hands.

Step 5:

Place the oatmeal and peanut butter mixture in the fridge and allow it to cool completely for a minimum of 2 hours or up to overnight to let it set.

Step 6:

Remove from the fridge, then take it off the pan. Slice into bars. Serve and enjoy!

No-Bake 3-Ingredient Oatmeal Bars