No Bake Monster Cookie Bars

5 from 3 votes

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

These No Bake Monster Cookie Bars will remind you of classic Monster Cookies, but they are SO easy to make, you don't even have to turn on the oven. Kids and adults love these protein-packed peanut butter chocolate bars! Keep them in the fridge or freezer so you always have a healthy treat on hand.

Prep Time2 15

Total Time2 15

Course: Bars

Cuisine: American

Keyword: M&M's, oats, peanut butter

Servings:

Calories: 324kcal

Ingredients

1 cup creamy natural peanut butter, Costco brand is my favorite
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups old fashioned oats
1/4 cup vanilla protein powder*
1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 to 3 tablespoons M&M’s
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on top

Instructions

Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir together with a spatula until well combined.
Stir in the oats, protein powder, and sea salt.
Transfer about 2/3 of the peanut butter oat mixture to the prepared pan. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan.
In a medium microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Place in the microwave and heat in 30 second intervals, or until smooth. Stir well.
Pour the chocolate overtop of the bars. Spread with a spatula so the chocolate is in an even layer.
Crumble the remaining peanut butter oat mixture over the top of the bars and press down gently. Press the M&M’s on top of the bars and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Chill the bars for at least 2 hours before cutting.
When chilled completely, cut into bars and enjoy!

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze the bars for up to 3 months.

Use your favorite protein powder. If you don’t want to use protein powder, you can use collagen powder, almond flour, or oat flour.

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