Saturday, March 8, 2025

Homemade Oh Henry Bars Recipe (Gluten-Free!) and more...

If you're looking for a simple bar recipe that comes together in no time at all, and uses basic ingredients you probably already have on hand, this is the recipe for you!
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Homemade Oh Henry Bars Recipe (Gluten-Free!)

This classic, retro Oh Henry Bars recipe couldn’t be simpler! It’s SUCH a crowd pleaser and is super easy to whip up last-minute! With a mix of oats, chocolate, and peanut butter, these taste just like the original Oh Henry Candy Bars. (See more easy dessert recipes here!)

Recipe from Brigette on our team.

These Oh Henry Bars are SO simple to make!

These Oh Henry Bars are my go-to recipe when we remember practically last-minute that we are supposed to bring snacks for a get-together (which happens far more often than I’d like to admit!).

If you’re looking for a simple dessert recipe that comes together in no time at all, and uses basic ingredients you probably already have on hand, this is the recipe for you!

Just like the classic Oh Henry Candy Bar, this dessert is SO delicious with a buttery, chewy base of brown sugar and oats…and then topped with melted chocolate and peanut butter. (Does it get any better???)

These yummy bars freeze well and are gluten-free as long as you use the right kind of oats.

One pan serves a crowd, which makes this a frugal recipe in my book!

Ingredients for Oh Henry Candy Bars

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup (substitute honey or maple syrup if you prefer)
  • 4 cups quick oats
  • 1 cup chocolate chips, melted
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
ingredients for Oh Henry Bars

How to Make Oh Henry Chocolate Bars

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.

2. In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, and quick oats.

mixing up oats in a bowl

3. Press mixture firmly into a buttered 9×13 pan.

spreading oats in pan

4. In a microwave-safe bowl, mix melted chocolate chips and peanut butter together in 30-second intervals (stirring between each interval) until fully melted.

chocolate peanut butter mixture

5. Spread chocolate mixture on top of oat mixture.

Oh Henry Chocolate Bar

6. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.

7. Cool completely before cutting into bars (Once they are almost cool, I often stick them in the fridge for an hour or so to help them firm up faster).

Oh Henry Candy Bar

8. Enjoy immediately or freeze for later.

Refrigerate leftovers.

Print

Oh Henry Bars

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword bars, freezer friendly, gluten free, oatmeal, quick snack, snack
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 24 Bars
Calories 209kcal
Author Brigette

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 4 cups quick oats
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, and quick oats.
  • Press mixture firmly into a buttered 9×13 pan.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, mix melted chocolate chips and peanut butter together in 30-second intervals (stirring between each interval) until fully melted.
  • Spread chocolate mixture on top of oat mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
  • Cool completely before cutting into bars (Once they are almost cool, I often stick them in the fridge for an hour or so to help them firm up faster).
  • Enjoy immediately or freeze for later.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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Brigette’s $107 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 6

My older sister, Brigette, shares her shopping trips and menu plans every week! You can go HERE to see all of her weekly menu plans and you can go HERE to read all about her family!

Aldi

2 gallons Whole Milk – $4.32

1 32-oz carton Half and Half – $2.65

1 bag Frozen Mixed Veggies – $0.95

2 bags Frozen Broccoli Florets – $2.30

1 Cauliflower – $2.95

1 pkg Broccoli Crowns – $3.16

1 bag Green Onions – $0.95

2 3-ct pkgs Multi-Colored Peppers – $5.98

1 carton Cherub Tomatoes – $1.99

1 24-oz carton Cottage Cheese – $2.49

1 pkg Fresh Chicken Tenders – $9.48

1 bag Frozen Flounder – $4.19

2 4-ct boxes Greek Yogurt – $5.10

2 16-oz pkgs Deli Meat – $8.90 55.41

1 pkg Pepperoni – $2.35

2 8-oz pkgs Sliced Cheese – $3.58

1 pkg Chocolate Chips – $2.89

2 jars Pasta Sauce – $2.70

2 dozen Organic Brown Eggs – $13.18

3 loaves Sandwich Bread – $2.97

1 bag Hot Dog Buns – $1.19

3 bags Tortilla Chips – $5.37

1 bag Mini Marshmallows – $0.95

Total: $90.59

Publix

6 bags Bird’s Eye Voila – $16.80, used $10/$30 Conagra Publix Digital Coupon – $6.80 for 6 after coupon

3 Breyer’s Ice Cream – $7.97, plus received 3,000 points from Fetch ($3) – $4.97 for 3 after rebates

2 Malk Milk – $5.99, used $2/1 Malk Publix Digital Coupon, plus received (2) $2/1 Malk Ibotta Rebates, plus received 2.400 points from Fetch ($2.40)  – $2.41 money maker after coupon and rebates!

2 bags Back to Nature Nuts – $7.69, plus received 1250 kicks from Shopkicks ($5) – $2.69 for 2 after rebates

2 boxes Kodiak Bars – $4.99, plus received (2) $1/1 Kodiak Ibotta Rebates – $2.99 for 2 after rebates

2 pks Royal Rice – $3.34, plus received (2) $0.50/1 Royal Ibotta Rebates – $2.34 after rebates

Total after Coupons and Rebates – $17.38

Grocery Total for the Week: $107.97
(We also were gifted a huge box of fresh produce from someone in our church that I forgot to take a picture of – but we’ll be using the things on our menu this week).

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

Cereal, Oatmeal, Toast, Smoothies, Fruit, Zucchini Bread 

Lunches

Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Chips, Raw Veggies with Ranch, Fruit x 4

Leftovers x 3

Dinners

Baked Chicken and Rice, Broccoli, Sliced Apples

Grilled Chicken, Cauliflower, Biscuits

Homemade Pepperoni Pizza, Mixed Vegetables

Garlic Chicken, Tossed Salad, Fruit Salad

Venison Meat Loaf, Baked Potatoes, Green Beans

Chicken Alfredo, French Bread, Broccoli

Leftovers

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