Healthy No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Bars

No-bake peanut butter coconut bars come together with just 8 pantry ingredients including oatmeal! They’re naturally sweetened with honey, loaded with the best delicious peanut butter flavor, and are a hit with adults and kids alike. You’ll want to keep these no-bake peanut butter bars on hand for a quick afternoon snack or to pack in a lunch box!

Healthy No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Bars

I first started making these bars shortly after having my first baby back in 2012. They were the perfect easy-to-grab snack between nursing sessions. I loved how quickly they came together and also just how delicious they tasted.

And all that time later we still love them!

Because they are so easy, my kids make them with me too!

They’re great to make with toddlers because there’s a whole lot of easy ingredient scooping.

They’re also wonderful to make with bigger kids because they can mix at the stovetop and make them on their own!

No matter whole makes them, it’s an easy one you’ll want to add to your no-bake recipes list!

Why you’ll love this kid-friendly recipe

Wholesome ingredients – You’ll feel good serving this tasty snack as a healthy dessert, or a meal prep no-bake snack after you look at the ingredient list! Sweetened with honey, and loaded with peanut butter, coconut oil, and rolled oats, these pantry ingredients are energizing, nourishing, and filled with lots of healthy fats.

Budget-friendly – Buying individual snacks and granola bars can get costly, especially when you’re feeding a big family. These delicious bars are a great alternative to that, plus, you can double or triple the batch and make a whole lot of bars to have ready when hungry kids go looking for a grab-and-go snack!

Peanut buttery – If you’re a peanut butter lover you will quickly become obsessed with these bars!

Simple ingredients you’ll need for these peanut butter no bake bars

Scroll down to view the recipe card below for the full ingredients list, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions.

• natural peanut butter
• honey
• coconut oil
• vanilla extract
• rolled oats
• unsweetened shredded coconut
• cinnamon
• sea salt

How to make peanut butter coconut oatmeal bars

Step 1: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat add the creamy peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil. Heat the wet ingredients until everything is melted together, then stir in the remaining ingredients.

Step 2: Line a loaf pan with parchment paper (or use a silicone loaf pan), and add the oat mixture to the prepared pan. Smooth mixture on the top. Place in the fridge to set.

Step 3: Once the bars are fully chilled and hardened, cut into 8 pieces, and enjoy! If they are out on the counter at room temperature or in a warm environment for a long time they will soften slightly due to the high coconut oil content.

How to store

This peanut butter granola bar recipe should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. They will last longer than most bars – up to 2 weeks if this delicious treat lasts that long!

You can also freeze them! Once cut, add to a freezer bag, label and date it, and keep frozen for up to 6 months.

Can you double this recipe?

Yes, absolutely! If you double the ingredient amounts, use a square pan instead of a loaf pan.

If you want to make an extra large 3x or 4x recipe, use a large rectangular baking pan to chill the bars in.

Substitutions, optional variations & dietary adjustments

Below you’ll find a list of substitutions that will work well in this peanut butter cookie bars recipe. 

If you try something different out, please leave a comment below letting us all know how it turned out!

Peanut butter – Crunchy peanut butter works great in this recipe too a gives a nice crunchy peanuts addition to the texture. Almond butter or cashew butter are delicious here too! If you need a nut-free option, try sunflower seed butter or tahini.

Honey – Maple syrup and agave nectar are both good substitutions.

Coconut oil – Coconut butter is a good alternative to coconut oil.

Rolled oats – You can use quick oats in place of rolled oats in this recipe.

Unsweetened coconut – Larger coconut flakes will work in place of shredded coconut, however, they don’t mix quite as well for a smooth bar. I do not suggest sweetened coconut as it will make the bars too sweet. Don’t have coconut on hand? Try sunflower seeds or dark chocolate chips!

More homemade snacks you’ll love:

• Peanut butter fig bars
• Peanut butter cookie dough balls with chocolate chips
• Chocolate covered strawberry protein balls
• Chocolate hazelnut almond pulp energy balls
• Mini almond butter fudge cups
• Jelly bars with peanuts and oats
• Egg white protein bar recipe
• Apple pie protein bar recipe

If you try this peanut butter coconut bars recipe, I’d love it if you left a star rating and comment below letting me know how it turned out!

XO

Heather

Originally published in June 2012. Updated March 2024.