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Easter M&M Cookie Bars with Oats (No-Bake) Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 25 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Easter M&M Cookie Bars with Oats are a delicious and easy no-bake treat, perfect for celebrating springtime. Packed with wholesome ingredients like old fashioned oats, shredded coconut, nut butter, and ground flaxseed, these bars are sweetened naturally with honey and studded with festive Easter M&M’s for a fun and colorful crunch. Ready in just over an hour and requiring no oven time, they make a convenient and crowd-pleasing snack or dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups old fashioned oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or hemp seeds
  • 1/2 cup Easter M&M’s, coarsely chopped or crushed

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (or any nut butter)

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the old fashioned oatmeal, shredded unsweetened coconut, ground flaxseed or hemp seeds, coarsely chopped Easter M&M’s, honey, and peanut butter. Use a spoon to mix all these ingredients thoroughly until they are completely combined into a sticky, cohesive mixture.
  2. Shape the Bars: Line a bread pan with plastic wrap, then firmly press the mixture into the pan to create an even layer. Alternatively, for bite-sized treats, scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll each portion into balls.
  3. Chill to Set: Place the bread pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the mixture to firm up. Once set, remove from the fridge and cut into bars. If making balls, store them similarly in the fridge without cutting.
  4. Storage: Store the bars or balls in an airtight container inside the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months, allowing you to enjoy these no-bake treats anytime.

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
  • You can swap Easter M&M’s with any other similar-sized candy or chocolate pieces to fit the occasion or taste preferences.
  • Rolling the mixture into balls creates convenient single-serve snacks perfect for lunchboxes or quick energy bites.
  • Ensure the nut butter used is smooth to help the ingredients bind properly.
  • If the mixture feels too dry, add a little more honey or nut butter to achieve the right consistency for pressing or rolling.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/easter-mandm-cookie-bars-with-oats-no-bake-recipe/