Description
Delicious and easy No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars made with rich chocolate, chewy oats, and creamy peanut butter, perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8- or 9-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- Make the Oat Base: Melt the butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth. Stir in the vanilla and rolled oats until well combined.
- Press the First Layer: Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Melt the Chocolate Filling: In another bowl, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together until smooth.
- Layer and Finish: Spread the melted chocolate mixture over the oat base and top with the remaining oats. Drizzle any reserved chocolate on top.
- Chill and Slice: Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until set. Bring to room temperature before slicing.
Notes
For cleaner slices, use a warm knife. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg