Easy Lunch Lady Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars: A Nostalgic, No-Bake Treat

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Chocolate peanut butter bars are nostalgic for me. I remember being in the elementary school lunchroom and being handed a bar. The bars were spread out on a huge plate and cut into individual pieces. 

History Behind the Lunch Lady Bars
Now I know those bars back in the 90's probably didn't have the best ingredients in them so I decided to make a healthier version of the same bars. I have made these bars twice in the past few weeks. They are super easy to make and last about a week. I usually have 1-2 per day, if that. They are filling and taste the best frozen. 

This super easy recipe contains 5 ingredients with a total prep time of 15 minutes. This version is healthier because you know the ingredients going into the bars, and we don't add anything extra. Small portions are the perfect dessert! 

This recipe was inspired by Healthy Homesteader on Instagram. We did not add sea salt and added less chocolate chips. I also froze mine for longer and noticed a difference when they were in the freezer longer than 15 minutes. 

• Total prep/freeze time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Family-friendly: Yes, if your kids love chocolate and peanut butter, this is a recipe they will love
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Serving suggestions: Serve by itself or dip in a zero sugar whipping cream or top with a *Sugar Free Caramel Syrup

Feel free to customize this recipe. The recipe I made comes as close to the real deal as possible but if you want to swap out the peanut butter for an almond or nut butter, you can do that as well. You can also use white chocolate chips instead of dark chocolate chips.

Ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
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• *3/4 cup *Unsweetened Creamy Peanut Butter (or any type of peanut butter)
• 1/3 cup honey
• *1 1/2 cups *Old Fashioned Oats
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Step #1 Gather a bread pan
Line a loaf or bread pan with parchment paper. 

Step #2 Add ingredients to a bowl
In a large bowl or pan, add the peanut butter and honey. Mix to combine.

Step #3 Add in additional ingredients
Add in the rolled oats until combined.

Step #4 Press into bread pan
Add the peanut butter ingredients to the bread pan and press down, making sure it covers the entire bread pan. 

Step #5 Melt and add the chocolate chips
In a microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and the coconut oil. Melt in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir. Add for 30 more seconds, stir. And a final 30 seconds. At this point, it should be completely melted. 

Spread evenly over the peanut butter and freeze for an hour. 

Step #6 Cut into pieces
Cut them into any size you would like. Enjoy!

Storage Tip
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week. 

Did you make these lunch lady peanut butter bars? I would love to hear your feedback! Please comment below, rate the recipe or you can tag me in your recipes on social media using the hashtag #savvywithabbie!

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