Go Back

No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

These no-bake peanut butter bars are simple, creamy treats made by melting peanut butter and butter, then mixing in graham crackers and honey before topping with melted chocolate. They set in the fridge to form firm, glossy squares with a rich, nutty flavor and a satisfying, chewy texture. Perfect for quick cravings or during power outages, they require no oven and come together in minutes.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy preferred
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness
  • 2 cups graham crackers crumbled into small pieces
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark preferred

Equipment

  • 20cm (8-inch) square pan
  • Microwave-safe bowls
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife or pizza cutter

Method
 

  1. Line your square pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal, and set aside.
  2. Place the butter and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring each time, until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
  3. Add the honey or maple syrup to the melted mixture and stir until well combined, creating a sweet, fragrant syrup.
  4. Crumble the graham crackers into small pieces and fold them into the wet mixture until evenly coated and crumbly but sticky enough to hold together.
  5. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan using the back of a spatula or your fingers; this helps create a compact, even base.
  6. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 20-second bursts, stirring well each time until smooth and glossy.
  7. Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed layer, spreading it out evenly with a spatula for a glossy, uniform top.
  8. Place the pan in the fridge and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is set and the bars are firm.
  9. Once chilled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into squares with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
  10. Serve the bars chilled or at room temperature, enjoying the rich, nutty flavor and chewy texture.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before chilling. To make them vegan, use plant-based butter and vegan chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.