Easter M&M Cookie Bars with Oats (No-Bake)
Easter M&M Cookie Bars are a festive, no-bake treat the whole family will love! Made with oats, coconut, honey, nut butter, and candies they’re sweet, nutritious, and quick to make for snacks or desserts!
With recipes like lemon truffles, Easter white chocolate pretzel bark, and Easter bunny pretzel treats, it’s safe to say we’re fans of Easter treats. You don’t have to twist our arm to get us to make dessert!
However, these Easter M&M cookie bars are one we make year after year. Not only are they super festive, but these bars are made with minimal prep time and absolutely no baking required. Plus, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and easy to customize!
Recipe Ingredients and Possible Substitutions
Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions for these Easter M&M cookie bars. Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the complete details!
- Oats – Use old-fashioned oats (also known as rolled oats). If needed, make sure to use oats that are certified gluten-free to avoid any cross-contamination. Use leftovers to make white chocolate oatmeal cranberry cookies or double chocolate oatmeal cookies, too!
- Shredded Unsweetened Coconut – Adds extra texture.
- Honey – Feel free to use maple syrup if preferred.
- Creamy Nut Butter – Peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter all work!
- Ground Flaxseed – Substitute hemp seeds if preferred.
- Pastel Easter M&Ms – Coarsely chop your candy pieces for bits of chocolate in every bite.
How to Make Easy Easter M&M Cookie Bars
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
2. Press the mixture into the prepared bread pan.
3. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
4. Slice the mixture into bars. Or, scoop one tablespoon of batter out at a time, and roll it into balls. Enjoy!
Tip: If your mixture is too sticky to hold together, add more oats. Or, chill the mixture in the fridge for another 30 minutes, and roll it into bites!
Flavor Variations
- M&Ms – Swap the Easter M&Ms with any other holiday M&Ms or regular varieties to enjoy them all year long.
- Candies – Add to or swap the M&Ms with chopped candy pieces such as KitKats, Reese’s, sprinkles, or chocolate chips.
- Fruit – Fold in dried fruit such as raisins or cranberries for added chewiness.
- Nuts – Add extra crunch with chopped nuts like pecans, almonds, or walnuts.
- Coating – Once solidified, drizzle or dunk the bars in melted chocolate.
Common Questions
Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Freeze your Easter M&M cookie bars in a sealable bag or airtight container for up to three months. Enjoy frozen, or set them out at room temperature to soften before digging in.
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Easter M&M Cookie Bars with Oats (No-Bake) Recipe
Equipment
- plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oatmeal
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or any nut butter
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or hemp seeds
- 1/2 cup Easter M&M's, coarsely chopped or crushed
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients. Mix together with a spoon until combined.2 cups old fashioned oatmeal, 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or hemp seeds, 1/2 cup Easter M&M's, coarsely chopped or crushed
- Press the mixture into a bread pan lined with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, remove from fridge and cut into bars. **OR** Scoop out 1 Tablespoon of batter at a time and roll into balls (see notes).
- Store bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 3 months.
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These are a favorite of ours during Easter. We love to add the pretty pastel M&Ms and serve them with our other holiday desserts. Such an easy recipe and always a hit!