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Peanut Butter and Jam Oat Bars (No-Bake, 4 Ingredients)

PREP TIME 15 minutes
COOK TIME 5 minutes
chill time 50 minutes
TOTAL TIME 1 hour 10 minutes
servings12 servings
Classic comfort, made easy
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup (190 g) smooth peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup (110g) honey
  • 2 cups (160 g) old-fashioned (rolled oats)
  • ¾ cup (190 g) thick strawberry or raspberry jam (See note 1)
Instructions

Make the base

  • Add peanut butter and honey to a saucepan. Warm gently over medium-low heat, stirring for about 30 seconds until smooth
  • Remove from heat. Stir in the oats until evenly coated and thick
  • Line an 8 inch (20cm) square pan with parchment. Press the mixture firmly into the pan.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until firm.
  • Tip: Wait until the base is fully chilled before heating the jam. If the jam cools too much while waiting, it won’t spread smoothly.

Warm the jam

  • Spoon the jam into a small saucepan. Warm gently over low heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until smooth, thick, but pourable
  • Avoid boiling. Too much heat can make the jam sticky or clumpy (see note 2)
  • Pour the warm jam over the chilled base
  • Immediately tilt the pan gently so the jam spreads into an even layer
  • Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes, or until the jam is fully set

Slice and serve

  • Lift the bars out using the parchment and slice into squares or bars.

Storage

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

See step-by-step images above for visual guidance.

    Recipe Notes
    1. Jam: For that smooth, sliceable jelly-like layer, use a thick, spoonable jam or fruit spread with pectin listed in the ingredients.
    • Most store-bought jams include it, but if you're using a homemade or specialty spread, check the label to be sure.
    • When gently heated, the jam becomes pourable and sets neatly as it chills.
     
    2. Don’t overheat the jam. Boiling or cooking it too long can make it sticky, clumpy, or too thick to pour and spread.
    • You want it to stay pourable, so when you pour and tilt the pan, it flows into an even layer.
    • Once chilled, it sets into a neat, jelly-like finish.
    Nutrition
    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 20g | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
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