Chocolate Peanut Butter Ramen Bars have the perfect texture. Creamy, smooth peanut butter is mixed with the ramen noodles and silky, smooth chocolate topping, and every bite is a tasty surprise.

A stack of chocolate peanut butter ramen bars.

Ramen noodles aren’t an ingredient you’d typically associate with a dessert recipe. It’s a bit strange, but I had a feeling it might work. It’s not that much of a stretch. I’ve been making Chocolate Peanut Butter Haystacks for years with chow mein noodles. I decided to give it a try and hope for the best!

My youngest daughter loves cooked ramen noodles, so they are always plentiful in our pantry. Plus, they are crazy cheap – like $0.25 a bag or something. Grab a package and crush it into small pieces with a rolling pin. And no, they aren’t cooked. You won’t be using the little spice packet that comes with it. I don’t think that would work, unfortunately!

The topping is melted chocolate chips. I know it’s not that fancy, but whatever. It’s all good! The chocolate will harden as it cools, and the peanut butter mixture will firm up a bit but still stay relatively soft. It’s nice and chewy!

Did I mention this was a no-bake dessert? It’s getting hot, and I never use my oven when my house is sweltering. I keep them in the fridge so they always stay chilled. If I left them on my counter, the chocolate would probably melt.

I shared another ramen noodle dessert last summer: Rocky Road Bites. They are also no-bake!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s a no-bake dessert
A tasty chocolate and peanut butter combination
Fun texture that nobody is expecting
Great for holidays, special occasions, or just because

Ingredients

The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.

Ramen noodles
Sweetened condensed milk
Salt
Powdered sugar
Smooth peanut butter
Milk chocolate chips

How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Ramen Bars

Step One: Add parchment paper to a 9-inch baking pan and then spray with cooking spray.
Step Two: Add ramen noodles, sweetened condensed milk, salt, powdered sugar, and peanut butter to a large bowl and stir.
Step Three: Spread mixture evenly into the baking pan.
Step Four: Microwave the chocolate chips on medium for 45 seconds. Stir and continue to microwave at 15-second increments on medium until melted, stirring in between. Watch it carefully so it doesn’t seize.
Step Five: Pour melted chocolate over the ramen mixture in the pan and spread to cover. Place in the fridge for 2 hours or until set. Cut into squares and enjoy.

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Recipe Tips and Tricks

When you go to cut your ramen bars into pieces, I recommend using a nice, freshly sharpened knife. The sharper it is, the easier it is to cut. The texture of these bars can be difficult. To get nice, clean cuts, wipe the knife blade off in between cuts.
Want to make these bars for specific holidays? Use cookie cutters in the shape of whatever goes with your theme to make them look different from classic square or rectangular bars. Try Christmas trees for Christmas, Easter eggs for Easter, a Four-Leaf Clover for St. Patrick’s Day, and more.

Variations and Substitutions

Add 1 cup of brown sugar and two teaspoons of cinnamon to the ramen noodle mixture for a sweeter variation on this recipe.
You can also change up the toppings by adding different kinds of nuts and/or dried fruits.
Try adding ½ cup of marshmallow fluff to the top for an extra indulgent treat before baking. If you’re looking for more savory flavors, substitute the chocolate chips for white chocolate chips or add one teaspoon of chili powder and one teaspoon of smoked paprika to the noodle mixture.
Use some melted almond bark or melting chocolate wafers to add more flavors to these tasty bars.

Storage Instructions

Any remaining bars should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge, especially in warmer weather, so the topping doesn’t melt.

These treats should last up to 4-5 days if stored properly.

Can I Freeze This?

Yes! These are tasty treats to freeze for later. Place them in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between layers so they don’t all freeze together.

Then it’s easier to remove however many you want when you need them again.

It is also helpful to flash freeze leftover bars so they freeze individually instead of as one big unit. To flash freeze dessert bars, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and then spread them out. Once they’re frozen solid, place them in the freezer for a few hours before removing them. Once solid, place them in a freezer-safe container or bag and then into the freezer for up to 3 months.

Let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight before enjoying again.

Add-Ins

Try adding some marshmallow fluff on top of these bars or add a few mini marshmallows to the mixture.

Try adding some sprinkles, or for a very sweet, decadent treat, add a thin layer of frosting. The options are limitless.

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