These no-bake oat bars are perfect to prepare on a hot summer day when you don’t feel like using the oven. This recipe is made with simple ingredients that come together wonderfully to create a nutritious and delicious snack.

Servings: 12 bars

Ingredients

• ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 1 ¾ cups quick oats
• 1 cup puffed rice (like Rice Krispies)
• ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Grease a muffin tin with vegetable oil or cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter and maple syrup.
3. Microwave for about 30 to 40 seconds and stir until the peanut butter is melted.
4. Add the oats, puffed rice, and shredded coconut, and mix well.
5. Spread the mixture into the muffin tin cavities and press down firmly with your fingers.
6. In a small bowl, microwave the chocolate chips and vegetable oil in 30-second intervals until melted, stirring in between.
7. Spread the melted chocolate over the bars.
8. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before enjoying.