Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars, a quick and satisfying treat perfect for any time of day. With rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter blended with wholesome oats, these bars offer a chewy texture that is both nutritious and delicious. Easily prepared in just 15 minutes, they are ideal for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or a sweet dessert at gatherings. Customize them with your favorite nuts or dried fruits for an added twist, making each batch uniquely yours. Enjoy these bars chilled, and savor every bite!
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
- Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar until fully dissolved; stir in vanilla.
- Mix in rolled oats and cook on low for about 3 to 4 minutes until blended.
- Pour half of the oat mixture into the prepared dish and press down gently to form the base.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt together peanut butter and chocolate chips until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate mixture over the oat base; reserve some for drizzling later.
- Spread remaining oat mixture on top and drizzle with reserved chocolate.
- Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or overnight until firm before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Ensure to press down firmly when layering to avoid crumbly bars. Feel free to substitute peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for variations.