Looking to refresh your snack routine this fall? Florida families can try a homemade option that pairs peanut butter and chocolate with the convenience of preparing a batch ahead—without turning on the oven.

These chewy bars bring together milk, oats, peanut butter, and vanilla protein powder, with honey for sweetness and optional mini chocolate chips. After 30 minutes in the freezer, they’re ready to cut and wrap individually. Keep them refrigerated or frozen, and serve with a glass of Florida Milk for an easy afternoon snack.

Recipe by: Florida Dairy Farmers 

Ingredients

2 cups quick oats

2 scoops vanilla protein powder

½ cup peanut butter

½ cup Florida Milk - I used 2%

1 tablespoon honey

2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips if desired

Preparation

In a medium bowl, mix together the oats and protein powder.

Add the peanut butter, Florida milk, and honey. 

Stir until well combined.

Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and press the oatmeal mixture into the pan with a spatula or spoon until equally. 

Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips, if desired, and use the spoon to gently press them into the oatmeal mixture.

Place the pan of oatmeal bars in the freezer for 30 minutes.

Remove from the freezer and cut into bars. 

Place each bar in a little Ziploc bag or saran wrap and store in the fridge or freezer.

Serve with a glass of Florida Milk.