Description
Easy, chewy no-bake chocolate oatmeal bars layered with a buttery oat mixture and rich chocolate-peanut butter filling perfect for snacks, dessert, or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1/2 tsp salt
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- Chocolate Filling:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- 1. Line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper.
- 2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until smooth and combined.
- 3. Stir in vanilla, salt, and oats. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the oats are well coated.
- 4. Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- 5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- 6. Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the bottom oat layer.
- 7. Crumble or drop the remaining oat mixture over the top and gently press it down.
- 8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
- 9. Lift bars out using parchment paper and slice into squares.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for a chewier texture, or quick oats for a softer bar.
- Bars store well in the fridge for up to 1 week or the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Add chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: no bake bars, chocolate oatmeal bars, peanut butter oatmeal bars, easy dessert