No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
These No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars are a simple and satisfying treat, made with wholesome oats, rich chocolate, and creamy peanut butter. Perfect for a quick dessert, snack, or lunchbox addition, they require no oven time and come together in just minutes with minimal ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy or chunky
Instructions
- Grease or line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract.
- Add oats and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and set aside.
- In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the oat base and spread evenly.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer and press down gently.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
For a nut-free version, substitute sunflower seed butter and use allergy-friendly chocolate chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 32.8gProtein: 5.8gFat: 26.2gSaturated Fat: 13.6gTrans Fat: 0.7gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 27mgFiber: 2.7gSugar: 17.2g