Prep Time: 12 mins | Refrigerate: 2 hrs | Total Time: 2 hrs 12 mins | Servings: 9
These are the best no-bake chocolate oat bars with a chocolatey peanut butter layer. Super easy to whip up using just a few simple ingredients. These bars are always a big hit and a great cookie option for holidays or any occasion! This is a very delightful treat for all ages!
Ingredients
½ c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 c. semisweet chocolate chips
3 c. quick cooking oats
Chocolate chips for drizzle
½ c. peanut butter
HOW TO MAKE NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE OAT BAR
Step 1: Ready a 9-inch square pan. Grease and set aside.
Step 2: In a large saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat. Then, add the brown sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Next, stir in the oats. Put the lid on and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes over low heat.
Step 3: Into the bottom of the prepared pan, press half of the mixture. Set the rest aside for topping.
Step 4: In the meantime, place the chocolate chips and peanut butter in a small heavy saucepan. Melt over low heat, stirring often, until smooth. Over the crust, pour the chocolate mixture. Using a knife or the back of a spoon, evenly spread the chocolate mixture.
Step 5: On top of the chocolate layer, crumble the rest of the oat mixture, gently pressing the crumbles down. Tent the dish and place it in the fridge for at least 2 to 3 hours (preferably overnight).
Step 6: Remove from the fridge and bring the oat bar to room temperature before cutting into squares.
Tips:
For this recipe, you can use quick cookie oats or rolled/old-fashioned oats. Quick oats take less time to cook.
Make sure to let the layer sit before building because the oats need to be a part of the chocolate layer.
These oat bars are freezer-friendly. When ready to consume, thaw the bars before serving.
Nutritional Facts:
Calories 528Kcl Fat 37g Cholesterol 55mg Sodium 252mg Potassium 325mg Carbohydrates 44g Fiber 5g Sugar 21g
Ingredients
- ½ c. brown sugar, packed
- 1 c. butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 c. semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 c. quick cooking oats
- Chocolate chips for drizzle
- ½ c. peanut butter
Instructions
Step 1: Ready a 9-inch square pan. Grease and set aside.
Step 2: In a large saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat. Then, add the brown sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Next, stir in the oats. Put the lid on and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes over low heat.
Step 3: Into the bottom of the prepared pan, press half of the mixture. Set the rest aside for topping.
Step 4: In the meantime, place the chocolate chips and peanut butter in a small heavy saucepan. Melt over low heat, stirring often, until smooth. Over the crust, pour the chocolate mixture. Using a knife or the back of a spoon, evenly spread the chocolate mixture.
Step 5: On top of the chocolate layer, crumble the rest of the oat mixture, gently pressing the crumbles down. Tent the dish and place it in the fridge for at least 2 to 3 hours (preferably overnight).
Step 6: Remove from the fridge and bring the oat bar to room temperature before cutting into squares.
Notes
For this recipe, you can use quick cookie oats or rolled/old-fashioned oats. Quick oats take less time to cook. Make sure to let the layer sit before building because the oats need to be a part of the chocolate layer. These oat bars are freezer-friendly. When ready to consume, thaw the bars before serving.
