Description
Indulge in these No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars, a quick and easy treat that perfectly balances rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with wholesome oats. These delightful bars require no baking, making them an ideal choice for any occasion—be it a snack to power through your day or a dessert for gatherings. Customizable and packed with flavor, they can cater to various dietary needs, including gluten-free options. With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll find yourself reaching for these bars time and again.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Melt the butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and oats; cook for about 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Firmly press half of the oat mixture into a greased 8×8 inch pan to create the base layer.
- In a bowl, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together until smooth. Pour this over the oat base and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top, pressing down lightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg