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No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bars

by Heather

No-bake peanut butter coconut bars come together with just 8 pantry ingredients! They’re naturally sweetened with honey, loaded with delicious peanut butter flavor, and are a hit with adults and kids alike!

No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bars

No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bars

I first started making these bars shortly after having my first baby. They were the perfect easy-to-grab snack between nursing sessions. I loved how quickly they came together and how tasty they were!

Now, I still love them! And because they are so easy, my kids make them with me too! They’re great to make with toddlers, because there’s a whole lot of easy scooping. They’re also wonderful to make with bigger kids because they can mix at the stove top and make them on their own!

No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bars

What you’ll need for these no bake bars

No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bars

How to make peanut butter coconut bars

  1. In a small pot over medium heat add the peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil. Heat until everything is melted together, then stir in the remaining ingredients.
  2. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper (or use a silicone loaf pan), and add the mixture. Smooth the top. Place in the fridge to set.
  3. Once the bars are fully chilled and hardened, cut into 8 pieces, and store in the fridge.
No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bars

Substitution ideas

  • Use any nut or seed butter in place of the peanut butter
  • Quick oats would work instead of rolled oats
  • Don’t have shredded coconut? Try sunflower seeds instead

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No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bars
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No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bars

No-bake peanut butter coconut bars come together with just 8 pantry ingredients! They're naturally sweetened with honey, loaded with delicious peanut butter flavor, and are a hit with adults and kids alike!
Prep Time5 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coconut, nobake, oatmeal, peanut butter
Servings: 8
Author: Heather

Instructions

  • In a small pot over medium heat add the peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil. Heat until everything is melted together, then stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper (or use a silicone loaf pan), and add the mixture. Smooth the top. Place in the fridge to set.
  • Once the bars are fully chilled and hardened, cut into 8 pieces, and store in the fridge.
Did you make this recipe?Be sure to tag me @fitmamarealfood or tag #fitmamarealfood!
No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bars

If you try this recipe, I’d love it if you left a star rating and comment below letting me know how it turned out!

XO

Heather

*Originally published in June 2012. Updated March 2021.*

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30 comments

Trainer Kjirsten @ Balanced Healthy Life June 27, 2012 - 8:14 am

Yum, these look great Heather! Thanks for sharing! Grab and go snacks are a must have for mom’s with babies! I can’t wait to give these a try! I have all the ingredients on hand! Yay!

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Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries June 27, 2012 - 8:26 am

these look easy enough and incredibly yummy! i can always count on you for delicious dessert-like recipes. 🙂

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Erica June 27, 2012 - 8:45 am

It is amazing how much your time shifts when you have a baby! He is so darn cute! Glad you were able to get some kitchen time in- so relaxing!And they look yummy

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Fit Mama June 27, 2012 - 10:58 am

Kitchen time is one of the best times!

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janetha [meals & moves] June 27, 2012 - 9:26 am

These are so simple! And I bet they taste fantastic–great flavor profile there.

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Fit Mama June 27, 2012 - 11:00 am

They are aaamazing

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Carly@Snack Therapy June 27, 2012 - 9:41 am

Oohhh… Love these! So easy and they look amazing.

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Fit Mama June 27, 2012 - 11:00 am

Thanks Carly!

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Lauren June 27, 2012 - 9:59 am

These look great and what a bonus that they are no-bake!

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Fit Mama June 27, 2012 - 11:01 am

Yup they can be whipped up in no time!

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Erika June 27, 2012 - 12:35 pm

Is there a coconut oil sub that would be good?

I too love no bake stuff. When I was on maternity leave my favorite was some peanut butter cookie dough balls that I got from (never)home maker. I made them so much that I needed a break from them for awhile. Currently my go-to snack is peanut butter protein bars from concrete runner.

I loved being in the kitchen when my son was newborn (I still do – he is just more active now at 10 months old) – he would just hang out in his bouncy seat and we’d talk and sing until he’d fall asleep.

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Fit Mama June 29, 2012 - 10:19 am

The coconut oil hardens when cold, so you could sub in butter which would act similarly. I wouldn’t sub in a different oil since it would be a lot softer and might not keep its form.

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Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers June 27, 2012 - 1:44 pm

Ohhh, these no bake oat bars look yummy! I have to give them a try!

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Emily Butler @EmilysHomestead June 27, 2012 - 2:56 pm

I NEVER watch TV! I’m always on my ipad though, and the only time i really get to sit down is when im nursing, so it’s a good excuse to make myself stop and take a break. those no bake squares look great, I really need to make something like that right now, Ive been craving some sort of no bakes lately!

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Elle June 27, 2012 - 5:06 pm

These look GREAT! Pinning and will be making for sure.

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Fit Mama June 29, 2012 - 10:21 am

Hope you like them Elle!!

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emma June 27, 2012 - 6:40 pm

These look quick and easy, love it!
Need to try these this wknd…. 🙂

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Amanda July 4, 2012 - 7:29 pm

These are delicious!! I will definitely be making them again. They didn’t seem to stick together and they fell apart easily. However, still very tasty! Do you have any suggestions on how to make them less crumbly? Do you heat the peanut butter, coconut oil, etc. to a certain temperature?

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Amanda July 5, 2012 - 5:51 am

Ooops, more time in the refrigerator was all that was needed. So good!!!

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Fit Mama July 5, 2012 - 10:08 am

That was going to be my suggestion. Glad you liked them!!

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Kathleen @ KatsHealthCorner July 4, 2012 - 7:58 pm

Oh my gosh. What a simple and delicious recipe!!! 😀

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Jen June 2, 2013 - 1:28 pm

Maybe im being very thick but i cant get them to stick together at all! Do you fridge them then mold? Im not too upset bc its totally delish all warm anyways haha i know this is an old post but do you have a suggestion?

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Fit Mama June 2, 2013 - 6:27 pm

I just made a variation this weekend and yes, the fridge helps them set up perfectly! Heat from a warm makes the coconut oil soft.

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Sophie November 5, 2022 - 6:34 am

Hello! I have everything to make these bars except for honey. I would love to meal prep then to take for afternoon snacks at work. Would maple syrup work as a replacement, or is that not sticky enough to hold them together? Thank you in advance!

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Heather November 5, 2022 - 6:46 am

Hi Sophie! Yes, you definitely could sub in maple syrup! The coconut oil is what keeps them together as they cool. Let me know how they turn out for you!

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Sophie November 5, 2022 - 10:17 am

Hi Heather! Thank you so much for your prompt response! I will make these with maple syrup and report back to you. Thanks again!

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Heather November 9, 2022 - 6:36 am

Awesome!

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