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No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars – Your Easy Sweet Fix

No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars are an effortless, sweet treat that combines creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and wholesome oats without using the oven.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • ½ cup butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup brown sugar white sugar can be used but may alter flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure vanilla for best flavor
  • 2 cups rolled oats quick-cooking oats for softer texture
For the Chocolate Layer
  • 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips milk chocolate can be used for more sweetness
  • ¾ cup peanut butter use almond butter for a nut-free option

Equipment

  • 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish
  • large saucepan
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt ½ cup of butter with 1 cup of brown sugar, stirring for 3-4 minutes until smooth.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then add 2 cups of rolled oats and cook over low heat for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Remove half of the oat mixture and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of chocolate chips and ¾ cup of peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth.
  6. Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the oat base, spreading evenly.
  7. Top with the remaining oat mixture, pressing down gently. Drizzle leftover chocolate over the top if desired.
  8. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight until set.
  9. Remove from dish and cut into squares. Allow to reach room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the fridge or frozen for up to 3 months.

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