Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars (Easy Greek Yogurt Recipe)

Name: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cups oats; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 3/4 cup peanut butter; 2 large eggs; 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

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These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are soft, chewy, and made with simple ingredients like Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and oats. They’re the perfect make-ahead snack for busy days when you want something nourishing, filling, and delicious.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars on a cutting board and a white plate with a fork and a plaid napkin next to it

There is just something about a recipe that can be made ahead of time and snacked on when you need a sweet but nutritious treat. These peanut butter oatmeal bars are that recipe. They are full of nourishing ingredients and a staple to keep in the fridge for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack. My boys love anything with chocolate chips so adding them to this recipe made it a crowd-pleaser in our home. You probably already have all the ingredients on hand to make these delicious bars.

Why You’ll Love These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Made with simple pantry ingredients.
Easy to prep for breakfast or a quick snack.
Naturally high in protein thanks to the Greek yogurt.
Soft and Chewy texture that the whole family will love.

Ingredients You’ll Need

all of the ingredients needed for the recipe on a wooden cutting board

Oats: The base of these bars that gives them their chewy texture.
Greek Yogurt: Adds protein and keeps the bars soft and moist.
Peanut Butter: The star of the show while adding healthy fat.
Eggs: Helps bind everything together.
Maple Syrup or Honey: Add just the right amount of natural sweetness.
Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor and adds warmth.
Cinnamon: Compliments the peanut butter and oats for that cozy feel.
Baking Powder: Helps the bars bake up soft and tender.
Salt: Balances the sweetness and brings out the flavors.
Mini Chocolate Chips (Optional- but highly recommended): For a little extra sweetness.

How to Make Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.

Mixing the wet ingredients in a white bowl with a wooden spoon

2. Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, eggs and maple syrup.

Adding the dry ingredients to the wet ingredient in the white bowl with a wooden spoon

3. Add the Dry Ingredients
Stir in the oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.

Adding the chocolate chips into the batter in the with bowl with a wooden spoon

4. Fold in the Chocolate Chips
If using chocolate chips fold them into your batter.

spreading the mixture into a parchment lined glass pan

5. Spread your Mixture into the Baking Dish
Spread your batter into the prepared baking pan.

peanut butter bars baked in a parchment lined pan

6. Bake
Bake for 25–30 minutes until the center is set and edges are lightly golden.

Peanut butter bars drizzled with peanut butter drizzle on parchment paper on a wooden cutting board with a plaid napkin

7. Cool & Enjoy
Let cool completely before slicing for the best texture.

Recipe Tips

Don’t overbake. The bars will continue to set as they cool, so pull them from the oven when the center is just set.

Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the best texture.

Let them cool completely before slicing to help them hold their shape.

Add a Peanut Butter Drizzle on top to make them extra decadent by mixing together: 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp maple syrup and a splash of milk. Warm slightly and drizzle over cooled bars.

Line your baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.

Add chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for extra flavor and texture.

How to Store

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

bars cut into squares on parchment paper on a cutting board with a plaid napkin next to it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, though the texture will be slightly softer.

Absolutely. I do prefer the maple syrup though either works.

Yes. Freeze individual bars for easy grab-and-go snacks.

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Ingredients

2 cups oats
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
3/4 cup peanut butter
2 large eggs
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, peanut butter, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into 9 squares.

Notes

Optional Peanut Butter Drizzle
For an extra delicious finish, whisk together:

2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1-2 teaspoons milk

Warm slightly if needed and drizzle over the cooled bars before serving.

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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