Easy No Bake Oatmeal Bars
If you want a quick dessert that you don't have to turn the oven on to make, these bars are the prefect treat for you. Easy No Bake Oatmeal Bars are peanut butter oatmeal bars that only require 7 simple ingredients you may already have in your pantry. Marshmallows, honey, and peanut butter hold these bars together. Raisins and peanuts give them a variety of texture and flavor. Easy No Bake Oatmeal Bars are perfect for any time you need a quick and easy dessert.
Notes
You can spread the mixture in a larger pan to make thinner bars.
For a different version:
Plump the raisins in boiling water while heating the marshmallow mixture. Spread half of the mixture in the prepared pan. Drain the raisins, pat dry, and sprinkle over the marshmallow mixture. Then sprinkle with finely chopped peanuts, and spread the remaining marshmallow mixture on top.
Chilling Time2 hr
Cooking MethodNo Bake
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- 3 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
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Lightly grease a 9" square baking pan.
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In a large saucepan, combine the shortening, marshmallows, honey and peanut butter and heat, stirring, until smooth.
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Remove from the heat and gradually blend in the raisins, oats and peanuts.
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Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Cut into bars and wrap individually in waxed paper.