No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
These No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars are the perfect combination of rich chocolate and chewy oats, making for a quick and easy dessert or snack. With no oven required, they’re a great treat for warm days or when you need a sweet fix in a hurry!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- Base Layer:
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate Layer:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Oat Layer:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Mix in the oats and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring continuously. Remove from heat.
- Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of a greased or parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking dish. Set the remaining oat mixture aside.
- Make the Chocolate Layer:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted.
- Assemble the Bars:
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the pressed oat layer in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer and press gently to create an even top layer.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Slice into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- You can add a pinch of sea salt to the chocolate layer for extra flavor.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Find it online: https://recipe.newsvks.com/no-bake-chocolate-oat-bars/