No Bake Monster Cookie Bars
Total Time
2 hours and 15 minutes
Prep Time
2 hours and 15 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
10 servings
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter, (Costco brand is my favorite)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder*
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 to 3 tablespoons M&M’s
- Flaky sea salt, (for sprinkling on top)
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Preparation
Step 1
Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir together with a spatula until well combined.
Step 3
Stir in the oats, protein powder, and sea salt.
Step 4
Transfer about 2/3 of the peanut butter oat mixture to the prepared pan. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan.
Step 5
In a medium microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Place in the microwave and heat in 30 second intervals, or until smooth. Stir well.
Step 6
Pour the chocolate overtop of the bars. Spread with a spatula so the chocolate is in an even layer.
Step 7
Crumble the remaining peanut butter oat mixture over the top of the bars and press down gently. Press the M&M’s on top of the bars and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Step 8
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Chill the bars for at least 2 hours before cutting.
Step 9
When chilled completely, cut into bars and enjoy!
Step 10
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