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4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Bars (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free)

Published: May 7, 2018 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 45 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Bars (V, GF): an easy, one bowl recipe for protein-rich, gluten-free oatmeal bars bursting with peanut butter and coconut. Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.

4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Bars (V, GF): an easy, one bowl recipe for protein-rich, gluten-free oatmeal bars bursting with peanut butter and coconut. #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #HealthySnacks #ProteinRich #RefinedSugarFree #PlantBased | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

Did I tell you about that time Erik got into an argument with a 3-year-old over a recipe? Yep, that happened.

Ahhhh, definitely (not) one of Erik’s finer moments. A while back, Erik and I brought over a big container of 3 ingredient no bake peanut butter granola bars to my sister Jenny’s house. She lives pretty close to us, so we regularly drop off recipe tests and post-photoshoot batches of cookies and whatnot.

Just the other week, I dropped off a few slices of vegan chocolate cake and some paleo coconut macaroons for her, along with some lemon poppy seed muffins for my mom.

Anyway, the second I open up that container of granola bars, Dylan aka “PB” darts over to me. And why yes, he is the 3-year-old in question. He politely asks if he can try a granola bar. His mama taught him well. 😉

4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Bars (V, GF): an easy, one bowl recipe for protein-rich, gluten-free oatmeal bars bursting with peanut butter and coconut. #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #HealthySnacks #ProteinRich #RefinedSugarFree #PlantBased | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

He gingerly scoops one up and holds a granola bar to the light, for the requisite inspection. That tiny hand turns the bar ‘round and ‘round. And he asks, “What is it? What’s in this bar?”

I tell him it’s made with just 3 ingredients: peanut butter, oats and maple syrup. His response? “No, it’s not!!”

PB: “There’s almonds in this!! Right here!”

Me: “Nope, those are oats. Your favorite, remember?”

PB: “No, it’s not! It’s almonds.”

As you might be able to tell from this exchange, his Grandmother likes to test/trick him on whatever he’s eating, so he’s developed a healthy sense of skepticism when it comes to food.

Me: “I promise, it’s just oats. Try it!”

PB: “I don’t like almonds. No, thank you!” (Seriously how good are his manners?!)

4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Bars (V, GF): an easy, one bowl recipe for protein-rich, gluten-free oatmeal bars bursting with peanut butter and coconut. #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #HealthySnacks #ProteinRich #RefinedSugarFree #PlantBased | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

Erik aka “E Boopy”: “Pooh Bear. Why would we lie to you? It’s oatmeal. Can’t you tell?”

PB: “E Boopy, it’s not!! Loooooook!!”

Erik: “No it’s oats!”

PB: “No, it’s almonds.”

Erik: “Nooooooo, it’s oats.”

PB: “NOOOO, it’s almonds!”

Erik: “No, it’s oats!!!”

PB: *Heavy sigh* “No, it’s ALMONDS!!!”

Erik: “No, it’s—ah, forget it. It’s almonds.”

PB: “SEE!!!!!”

4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Bars (V, GF): an easy, one bowl recipe for protein-rich, gluten-free oatmeal bars bursting with peanut butter and coconut. #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #HealthySnacks #ProteinRich #RefinedSugarFree #PlantBased | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

Erik throws his hands up, lost in defeat. Jenny and I exchange looks. PB starts picking all the “almonds” out of the bars.

And that is why I now present to you these No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Bars. If PB thought those last snacks were made with “almonds,” we might as well see what he thinks of the coconut. Hahahahaa.

And if he thinks that the coconut is oats… well, Erik will have something to say about that.

My man, ladies. What do you think? .

While you ponder that, here are a few more peanut butter oat treats you’d love:

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  • How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter (sooooo good! Comes with a full video and photo tutorial, too!)

4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Bars (V, GF): an easy, one bowl recipe for protein-rich, gluten-free oatmeal bars bursting with peanut butter and coconut. #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #HealthySnacks #ProteinRich #RefinedSugarFree #PlantBased | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

If you’re not completely sold on these almond-free (no, for reals), oat-packed (really) No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Bars, let me tell you all about them! They’re:

  • made with just 4 simple ingredients
  • super easy to make–prepared in just a few minutes!
  • vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
  • chewy, satisfyingly dense
  • the deliciously easy no bake refined sugar free bars you’ve been looking for
  • made with the simple, whole and healthy ingredients you love
  • just the protein-packed oatmeal bars you need
  • my current favorite gluten free peanut butter oatmeal bars (besides these peanut butter cup oatmeal bars)
  • totally fun to make and share with the kiddos 😉

Give these a try and let me know what you think! I’m 99% sure you’ll just love them. 🙂 You grab the coconut, I’ll grab the oats! I’m so thankful to have you here, baking, no baking, and all the tasty-snack-making with me. Be sure to let me know what you think! In the meantime, sign up for my email list so you never miss a recipe:

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤

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4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Bars (V, GF): an easy, one bowl recipe for protein-rich, gluten-free oatmeal bars bursting with peanut butter and coconut. #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #HealthySnacks #ProteinRich #RefinedSugarFree #PlantBased | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

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4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Bars (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free)


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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
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4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Bars (V, GF): an easy, one bowl recipe for protein-rich, gluten-free oatmeal bars bursting with peanut butter and coconut. Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free.


Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ¾ cup unsweetened coconut flakes or shreds
  • ¾ cup gluten free rolled oats

Instructions

  1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside. Clear some space in the freezer for this pan-you will need it later.
  2. In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk together until well mixed.
  3. Heat in 20-second increments in the microwave until warm and fragrant, and the mixture begins to dry out and become fluffy (about 4-7 rounds). Whisk in between heating increments. *Stovetop instructions in Notes.
  4. Add coconut and oats. Stir and fold until thoroughly combined. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth into an even, tightly packed layer.
  5. Freeze for 25-35 minutes, or until firm and completely chilled. Slice into 16 bars. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

    Looking for more Peanut Butter treats? Try these chocolate peanut butter no bake bites and these vegan peanut butter cookies.

Notes

– Adapted from my 4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies.
– *Stovetop Instructions: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk until well incorporated. Stir occasionally, heating until this mixture begins to bubble. Remove from heat and carefully pour over the dry mixture.
– Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 months. After the first day, you can store them at room temperature-they’ll be more firm.
– More no bake peanut butter recipes: no bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies, no bake peanut butter chocolate bars, 3 ingredient peanut butter no bake energy bites.

  • Category: No Bake, Healthy Snacks, Protein-Packed, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free

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Here are a few items I used in today’s recipe. 🙂

Gluten Free Rolled Oats | Gluten Free Unsweetened Coconut | Maple Syrup | My Favorite Knife | Baking Pan (8-inch) | Unbleached Parchment Paper | Stainless Steel Measuring Cups | Glass Mixing Bowls | Silicone Spatulas

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  1. Emily says

    September 1, 2021 at 8:50 pm

    These are so addicting! I’m in love with this recipe

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 6, 2021 at 2:42 pm

      Woohoo! So happy to hear it Emily!

      Reply
  2. Ginger says

    February 13, 2021 at 10:30 am

    Do I have to use gluten free?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      February 15, 2021 at 11:16 am

      Nope! 🙂 Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Dorothy says

    February 13, 2021 at 10:25 am

    Is that quick oats or regular?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      February 15, 2021 at 11:16 am

      Old fashioned rolled oats, not quick oats. 🙂

      Reply
  4. ELIZABETH says

    September 23, 2019 at 5:47 pm

    Can I make without a sweetener?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 24, 2019 at 10:38 am

      Hi Elizabeth, I’m afraid that simply leaving the sweetener out will cause the recipe/consistency of the bars to be unbalanced. Try leaving out a tablespoon or two and seeing how you like the texture, then slowly decreasing for future batches. Or, try using a different kind of sweetener to suit your needs (low carb, sugar free, etc.). Good luck!

      Reply
  5. Kendra Reid says

    May 3, 2019 at 12:09 am

    I just made these using Honey in place of Maple Syrip and Sunbutter in place of PB. SO GOOD. I love the simplicity and speed at which I had created a very satisfying sweet treat!

    With the sunbutter they’re safe to bring for my child’s class bake sale at a nut-free school. Thank you for sharing ! Will be checking out more of your recipes ! ..❤️..

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 6, 2019 at 3:14 pm

      Woohoo! I know, there’s really nothing better than whipping up an easy recipe, right? . Hope your kiddo has fun at the bake sale!

      Reply
  6. Anita Butler says

    October 5, 2018 at 11:29 am

    Would it be possible to substitute the peanut butter with either almond butter or sunbutter?

    Also, I cannot have coconut. Could you recommend a substitute or may I leave it out?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 5, 2018 at 1:29 pm

      Hi Anita, yes, you may use almond butter or sun butter. 🙂 You can swap the coconut with more oats. Maybe leave out a few tablespoons, since the oats are a bit drier than coconut.

      Reply
  7. Teresa says

    September 8, 2018 at 9:57 am

    I made these just now and they’re awesome! I did add 1/4 tsp of salt to give them a salted caramel sort of flavor. They were so quick and easy to make, yet taste really nice. This is a great treat to bring to parties or make with coffee and tea.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 10, 2018 at 8:20 am

      That’s so wonderful to hear, Teresa! Oooh, I like that you added the salt for salted caramel vibes. 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Bee Aun says

    August 29, 2018 at 10:05 pm

    I would like to give this a try but would like your opinion on the substitute for maple syrup. Pure maple syrup is not available here n even the non pure ones are pretty pricey so do you think I should go for honey or just brown/white sugar?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      August 30, 2018 at 3:10 pm

      Hi Bee Aun! You could try using honey or brown rice syrup. I haven’t tried this myself yet, so let me know how it goes! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Maureen says

    May 22, 2018 at 3:24 am

    I’ve never had coconut and peanut butter together- it does sound good though.

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 22, 2018 at 3:27 pm

      The combination is AMAZING. You have to try it! Let me know what you think if you do. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Allyson Zea says

    May 9, 2018 at 8:10 am

    Oh I would love these! PB Is my jam!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 9, 2018 at 2:41 pm

      Oh yeah! Hope you enjoy them Allyson!

      Reply
  11. Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says

    May 9, 2018 at 5:54 am

    These bars sound absolutely amazing, especially with the peanut butter and coconut combo! Yum! 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 9, 2018 at 2:41 pm

      They are seriously so satisfying! 🙂 PB and coconut are such a tasty combo for sure. .

      Reply
  12. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    May 8, 2018 at 11:37 am

    What a cute story! Love how simple these bars are, both in ingredients and in making them! Yum!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 9, 2018 at 2:40 pm

      Thanks Patricia! Oh yeah, I do love a good simple recipe. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    May 8, 2018 at 10:27 am

    These are on my must-make list!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 9, 2018 at 2:39 pm

      Awesome Erin! Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  14. Dee says

    May 7, 2018 at 11:39 pm

    Love that these are no bake — perfect for summer!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 9, 2018 at 2:36 pm

      Exactly! No need to turn on the oven in all the heat.

      Reply
  15. Erin Dee says

    May 7, 2018 at 10:59 pm

    Love how easy these are to make! Such a delicious snack!!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 9, 2018 at 2:36 pm

      Yep, easy and tasty snacks are where it’s at! 🙂

      Reply
  16. I Heart Naptime says

    May 7, 2018 at 10:22 pm

    YUM!! These look like a great grab & go breakfast! Making these soon!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 9, 2018 at 2:35 pm

      Totally, so perfect for those busy mornings. Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  17. Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite says

    May 7, 2018 at 8:43 pm

    Excited to try coconut in homemade granola bars!! Adds such an amazing taste and texture 🙂

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 9, 2018 at 2:34 pm

      Oh you’re totally gonna love them Brittany! They’re so easy, and the texture is just fantastic! .

      Reply
  18. Krista says

    May 7, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    I love how easy and delicious these look! Great for a snack!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  19. Olivia says

    May 7, 2018 at 11:20 am

    I love kids. <3 And peanut butter.

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 7, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      Yep, two of the best things out there! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

    May 7, 2018 at 9:41 am

    There is no use arguing with a 3-year old EVER — they always win. Better to acknowledge your mistake and simply take back the offending almond bars for you and Erik to share. Guaranteed the little one would get over his aversion pretty darn quick if they weren’t being offered up to him. Reverse psych and all — these bars look delicious — but since my daughter is actually allergic to peanut butter, I’m thinking almond butter (ha ha) might be a better combo for her.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 7, 2018 at 2:25 pm

      Haha so true Lisa! . That’s definitely what Erik eventually realized. 😉 These bars would be totally tasty with almond butter–hope you and your daughter get a chance to try them!

      Reply
  21. Krista says

    May 7, 2018 at 9:31 am

    Just four ingredients! I love easy and delicious recipes like these! Great for snack or dessert in my book!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 7, 2018 at 11:44 am

      Exactly Krista! When it comes to snacks and desserts, the easier the better.

      Reply
  22. Shanika says

    May 7, 2018 at 9:18 am

    Yes to peanut butter! I love it! I’m always excited to see a good vegan sweet treat!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 7, 2018 at 11:44 am

      You know it Shanika! I’m all about the yummy PB treats. 😉

      Reply
  23. Tara says

    May 7, 2018 at 9:02 am

    Haha! I have a three year old and have those kinds of arguments more than I care to admit. These bars look delicious! Love the addition of coconut.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 7, 2018 at 11:43 am

      LOL I know, talking to my nephew is always an interesting experience. . And yes, coconut all the way! 🙂

      Reply

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