No-Bake Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars: The Ultimate Sweet & Salty Treat

If you’re obsessed with the chocolate and peanut butter combo, these No-Bake Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are about to become your new favorite go-to dessert. They taste just like a homemade Reese’s cup, but with better ingredients and zero baking required.

With a creamy peanut butter and oat base topped with a thick layer of dark chocolate, these bars are easy to make, rich, and perfectly sweet & salty.

Best of all? They only take 10 minutes to prep!

Why You’ll Love This Dark Chocolate Recipe

• No baking required—just mix, layer, and chill
• Only 6 simple ingredients (that you probably already have in your pantry or kitchen cabinet!)
• Tastes like a homemade Reese’s cup but with better ingredients
• Perfect for meal prep—stores well in the fridge or freezer

RECIPE: No-Bake Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups quick oats
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips (70% or higher)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

1. Make the peanut butter base: In a medium bowl, mix together peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and oats until well combined.
2. Press into a pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Press the peanut butter mixture firmly and evenly into the dish.
3. Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
4. Top with chocolate layer: Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, spreading evenly with a spatula.
5. Chill: Place the bars in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is set.
6. Slice & serve: Once firm, remove from the pan and cut into squares or bars.

Nutrition Information (Per Bar, based on 12 servings)

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 6g
• Carbs: 18g
• Fat: 14g

Tips for the Best No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

• Use natural peanut butter for the best texture and flavor (avoid peanut butters with added sugar).
• For extra crunch, use crunchy peanut butter or add chopped peanuts to the mixture.
• Make them vegan by using dairy-free chocolate chips and maple syrup instead of honey.
• Freeze for longer storage—they keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion

These No-Bake Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are the easiest way to satisfy your peanut butter and chocolate cravings without ever turning on the oven.

Whether you’re looking for a quick dark chocolate dessert, a high-protein snack, or a meal prep treat, these bars are a must-try.

The End Result:

A wooden cutting board lined with parchment paper, holding a stack of dark chocolate peanut butter bars, with a drizzle of melted chocolate on top. A few bars are cut into perfect squares, while others have a bite taken out, revealing the creamy peanut butter oat filling. In the background, a jar of peanut butter, a bar of dark chocolate, and a dusting of sea salt complete the cozy dessert scene.