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Healthy no bake cookie bars (+ video)

July 29, 2016 By Kathryn Doherty

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Healthy no bake cookie bars are thick, chocolatey and just 6 simple, wholesome ingredients! They make a great afternoon snack, lunch box treat or dessert!
Healthy no bake cookies in bar form - just 6 simple ingredients for these thick, chocolatey dessert or snack

Here we are at Friday, but I’m a little less excited than usual.

We’re potty training this weekend. (If that sounds familiar, yes, we attempted this several months ago. J wasn’t ready.)

But he’s almost 3 now and it’s time. So bye-bye diapers, hello big boy underwear.

I have a feeling there will be lots and lots of dirty laundry in my future. 😩

But on to happier thoughts. Like dessert!

Healthy no bake cookies made into bars - super easy and just 6 ingredients!

I have to admit, I felt a little duped the first time I made no bake cookies years ago.

I thought from the title it meant I would have a cookie ready to eat in 5 minutes. But you have to boil everything, let it cool and then let it set up for what felt like eternity. (No patience here.)

Luckily, after having waited, not so patiently and perhaps with a few grumbles, I was rewarded. Oooey, gooey, soft, chocolatey, peanut buttery goodness. Heavenly.

So I cleaned up the recipe a bit to make some slightly more healthy no bake cookie bars. 

I put these in a glass pan to get a really thick bar instead of dropping them onto wax paper like you do with the regular no bake cookies.

Healthy no bake cookies made into bars - super easy and just 6 ingredients! Healthy no bake cookies made into bars - super easy and just 6 ingredients!

Cause it’s so satisfying to hold these thick slices and sink your teeth into them! ❤️

(It’s kinda like my peanut butter chocolate chip snack bars that are like a giant, chewy cookie!)

But given my earlier disillusionment, let me be clear: These are not ready immediately.

Yes, you can eat the mixture while it’s warm and yes, it’s delicious. (Please give it just a second to cool or you might burn your tongue.)

But the serious goodness comes if you wait and let them set up in the refrigerator. It’s about an hour. 45 minutes if you must.

You’ll want to distract yourself so you’re not opening the fridge door every 15 minutes to check on them. Or every 10 minutes… 😉

But they are absolutely worth the wait! ❤️

So much chocolate and peanut butter flavor running through these. They taste like pure dessert but they’re packed with whole grains, are naturally sweetened with no added sugar and have a hit of protein from the peanut butter.

So dig right on in!

Healthy no bake cookies made into bars - super easy and just 6 ingredients!

Now, I’ve got some notes, tips and substitutions coming up below. Just tryin’ to be helpful.

If you want to jump on down to the recipe, simply scroll right on through the rest of the text. The recipe card is near the bottom of the page, above the comments section.

Notes on healthy no bake cookie bars:

  • You can use cow’s milk (skim, 2%, whole) or soy milk or another alternative milk. Whatever ya got.
  • I almost always use old-fashioned rolled oats in my recipes, but I found they have too much of a raw oat taste here so I prefer quick-cook oats. If all you have is old fashioned oats, just pulse them briefly in a food processor or blender to break them up a bit before using them in the recipe.
  • You can get 9 very large bars or 16 smaller bars out of this recipe, depending on the size of the squares you want to cut them into.

These recipes are gluten-free as is, so long as you are using certified gluten-free oats.

They can also easily be made dairy-free. Just use your milk alternative of choice (such as soy or almond milk) and be sure to use dairy-free chocolate chips. Easy!

Also, peanut butter is traditional but if you want to send these cookie bars to a peanut-free school, feel free to substitute almond butter.

Healthy no bake cookies in bar form - just 6 simple ingredients for these thick, chocolatey dessert or snack

Warning: These are addictive!

Healthy dessert recipes are great, but only if you don’t eat the entire batch in one go-round. That’s not just me, right?! 😂

If you don’t want the temptation, you can make a half-batch in an 8×4 bread pan. Just line it with plastic wrap and spray with cooking spray so you can easily lift them out once chilled.

Or, if you are feeding a crowd, you can double this recipe and use a 9×12 glass pan. Cookie bars for everyone all week long!

Finally, a few storage tips for your goodies!

How to store no-bake cookie bars:

– These keep best stored in the fridge. You can keep them in the same 8×8 pan that you put them in to set up and just cover with plastic wrap.

– Or you can cut them into squares and store these in a plastic or glass storage container in the fridge.

– They’ll keep for up to 5-7 days in the fridge. If they last that long. 😉

Healthy no bake cookies in bar form - just 6 simple ingredients for these thick, chocolatey dessert or snack

I hope you give these healthy no bake cookie bars a try for an easy summer treat, or even an after-school snack since we’re headed into back-to-school time.

And I hope you’ll send me some happy vibes this weekend as we potty train our second child. 😬

(Oh, and just for fun, I put together a silly potty training essentials post for anyone attempting this same miracle.)

Have a wonderful weekend!

XO,

Kathryn

P.S. Check out these other healthy dessert recipes:

– Chocolate chip zucchini brownies (Family Food on the Table)

– 5-ingredient raw date brownies (Family Food on the Table)

– Chewy chocolate almond cookies (Recipe Runner)

– Skinny sweet potato banana muffins (Beyond Frosting)

– 10-minute chocolate cookie balls (Family Food on the Table)

Yield: 16 servings

Healthier no-bake cookie bars

Healthy no bake cookies made into bars - super easy and just 6 ingredients!

Healthy no bake cookie bars are thick, chocolatey and just 6 simple, wholesome ingredients! They make a great afternoon snack, lunch box treat or dessert!

Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice
  • 3 cups quick-cook oats (see notes)
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Grease an 8x8 glass pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Combine peanut butter, honey and milk in a medium pot over medium heat. Stir until well combined.
  3. Add remaining ingredients, turn off heat and stir until the chocolate is melted.
  4. Pour mixture into prepared pan and let cool slightly. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for an hour.
  5. Cut into bars and serve!

Notes

You can use cow’s milk (skim, 2%, whole) or soy milk or another alternative milk.

I almost always use old-fashioned oats but I found they have too much of a raw oat taste here so I prefer quick-cook oats. If all you have is old fashioned oats, just pulse them briefly in a food processor or blender to break them up a bit before using them in the recipe.

Store extras, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.

You can cut these into 9 large squares or 16 smaller squares.

You can make a half-batch in an 8x4 bread pan. Just line it with plastic wrap and spray with cooking spray so you can easily lift the bars out once they are chilled.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 248Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 89mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 3gSugar: 17gProtein: 8g
© Kathryn
Cuisine: American / Category: Sweets & Desserts
Healthy no bake cookie bars are thick, chocolatey and just 6 simple ingredients! They make a great snack! #healthysnack #cookiebars #nobake

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Comments

  1. Vivian | stayaliveandcooking says

    July 29, 2016 at 7:06 AM

    Ohhhh yumm! I attempted these a while ago but didn’t add any milk and then they were quite dry. But I’ll definitely have to try your recipe, they look so good! And we love snacks like these here – so easy to grab & go.

    Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      July 29, 2016 at 10:47 AM

      Agree — grab and go is so helpful for those busy afternoons! Hope you do try these – they are far from dry and super delicious!

      Reply
  2. Alanna says

    July 29, 2016 at 7:19 AM

    The fact that these are no-bake AND six ingredients make me so happy!!! Perfect summertime treat – must try 🙂

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    • Kathryn says

      July 29, 2016 at 10:47 AM

      Thanks Alanna! I love the easy recipes, too!

      Reply
  3. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    July 29, 2016 at 7:35 AM

    I think you could potty train anyone if the reward is THESE 😉

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    • Kathryn says

      July 29, 2016 at 10:48 AM

      Haha, a little bribery never hurt, right?!

      Reply
  4. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

    July 29, 2016 at 8:05 AM

    No bake and so few ingredients? What kind of trick is this, lol ? Seriously, though, they look reallllly good! Giving this one a shot and Pinned, of course! I bet the 20 minutes freezer method may just work….no patience on waiting either 😀
    Good luck with another attempt at potty training! I feel you may have luck with it this time. Good vibes sent your way 😉
    Have a great weekend, girl! xoxo

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    • Kathryn says

      July 29, 2016 at 10:49 AM

      These bars seriously call to me from the fridge 😉 Thanks for the well wishes. I think he’s gonna get it. Fingers still crossed though. Happy weekend, to you my friend! XO

      Reply
  5. Sarah Grace Spann says

    July 29, 2016 at 8:41 AM

    I love msking no bake cookies..mostly because I love cookie dough MUCH better than the baked cookie itself! Not sure if I’ll be able to wait that 40 minutes though 😉

    xo,
    Sarah Grace

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    • Kathryn says

      July 29, 2016 at 10:51 AM

      I’m so with you on that! And you don’t have to wait… It’s great by the spoon when it’s still warm 😉 Happy weekend!

      Reply
  6. Laura says

    July 29, 2016 at 9:22 AM

    ahhh may the force be with you this weekend! 😉 We potty trained my son when he was three! Since it’s the summer you could just let him run around your back yard naked and tell him to pee on a specific rock when he has to go…I know it sounds silly but less laundry and less pee all over the floor! LOL! Then he’ll be able to recognize when he has to go and you can move him back inside….. 😉

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    • Kathryn says

      July 29, 2016 at 8:42 PM

      Don’t think it hasn’t crossed my mind Laura! My nephew, 4, still routinely goes outside to pee of the deck of their house. That’s probably the only thing giving me pause about this tactic 😉 But maybe if it’s just for the weekend… ?! Thanks for the support!

      Reply
  7. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    July 29, 2016 at 7:55 PM

    These look awesome! Can’t go wrong with PB and chocolate! Can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      July 29, 2016 at 8:42 PM

      100% agree – such a fabulous combo! Thanks Jessica!

      Reply
  8. Kate @ Framed Cooks says

    August 1, 2016 at 7:19 AM

    Oh gosh, potty training – Mama is definitely going to need (and deserve) some extra cookies, and these look just plain perfect! Hang in there…

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      August 2, 2016 at 1:55 PM

      Cookies and booze, just pass me more cookies and booze 😉

      Reply
  9. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    August 1, 2016 at 10:21 AM

    Ohhhh, good luck potty training!! I am not jealous of that task! Totally not same same at all, but I’ve wanted to get a puppy and I haven’t because the idea of potty training a dog again is a huge turn off. I know, totally not the same, but it’s the first thing I thought of since I don’t have children that walk on 2 legs. 😉 LOVE these cookie bars, Kathryn! Love love love that you skinny-ed them up and made them into thick bars! I could eat a dangerous amount of these, but since they are healthier that’s allowed, right? 😉 Cheers, dear!

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    • Kathryn says

      August 2, 2016 at 1:57 PM

      Puppy potty training is no joke either! I remember well… and have also teased with the idea of getting another dog and that’s a definite hold-back! And you’re absolutely right that these cookie bars are dangerous – in the best of ways 😉 Cheers friend! XO

      Reply
  10. Jenny says

    September 12, 2016 at 2:48 PM

    Um, delicious! (If the “batter” is any indication of the final product). Not sure how I will manage to wait for my first grader to get home to try this! Regarding the juxtaposition of “healthier” and 1.5 cups of chocolate chips, I wonder if there is anything one could substitute for some of the chocolate without sacrificing texture or sweetness. Mashed bananas or puréed prunes/figs/dates maybe? I wonder how they would hold up. May have to experiment next time. For today, I think this will be an awesome after school treat. Thanks for the great recipe idea!

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    • Kathryn says

      September 12, 2016 at 4:15 PM

      Haha, they really are irresistible Jenny!! And while these are much cleaner and lightened up than the original, I hear you that it’s a lot of chocolate chips. I think you could try cutting back to 1 cup without a huge flavor sacrifice or other substitutions. More than that might affect the flavor and texture. You could experiment with pureed dates though – would love to hear if you try it!

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      • Jenny says

        September 24, 2016 at 6:20 PM

        I did try it with the dates! I puréed a heaping 1/2 cup of dates with some of the milk and cut the chocolate back to about 3/4 cups. It came out a little softer and fudgier, but also slightly less rich and just as delicious. my taste tester proclaims they are every bit as good as the first time. Ironically, the dates probably add to the sugar content, but… at least it’s a natural sugar?? I was pleased with the change, and both versions are delightful.

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        • Kathryn says

          September 24, 2016 at 7:34 PM

          So glad it worked out – thanks so much for letting us know about those change-ups! I might have to try it that way next time 😉 I love using honey, maple syrup and dates as sweeteners – sugar still, but all are natural so I feel good about that!

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    • Andrea says

      February 2, 2020 at 8:43 PM

      I know this is an old thread, but for anyone trying these out and reading the reviews first I didn’t have any chocolate in the house (hardly ever happens) and used 1 tbsp of cocoa powder instead. Definitely fudgey and you would need the fridge time but we really liked them and my picky 5 year old did too!

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      • Kathryn Doherty says

        February 3, 2020 at 1:07 PM

        I’m so happy you enjoyed them! And thanks for the notes about the substitutions – that’s really helpful! 😊

        Reply
  11. Jules says

    January 21, 2019 at 4:18 PM

    Hi! I am going to make these tonight, but was wondering how many calories is in one bar? It said 6 KCAL?? What does that convert to in regular calories? Thanks!

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    • Aray says

      January 21, 2019 at 9:48 PM

      I was wondering the same thing.

      Reply
    • Kathryn says

      January 22, 2019 at 9:34 AM

      Hi there! The nutrition info wasn’t calculating correctly so I’ve updated my recipe card (to use my updated nutrition calculator) and it should be displaying correctly now. One bar has just under 250 calories. I hope that helps!

      Reply
  12. Holly says

    May 2, 2019 at 11:20 AM

    These are delicious! I think I’ll try them with bitter sweet chocolate next time instead of the semi-sweet chocolate chips I used this time to cut down on sugar a bit. They’re already much more healthy than my normal oatmeal fudge recipe, and I think I like them more! Definitely try these, people!

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    • Kathryn says

      May 5, 2019 at 11:21 AM

      Oh I’m so happy to hear you loved them Holly! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
  13. Arwa says

    July 8, 2019 at 3:17 PM

    This recipe is awesome! Thanks a lot.

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    • Kathryn says

      July 9, 2019 at 4:42 PM

      Yay, I’m so happy you enjoyed it Arwa!

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