No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars Recipe
These No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars are a quick and easy treat that requires no oven time. With layers of oats, chocolate, and peanut butter, these bars are a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Oat Base:
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups rolled oats
For the Chocolate Layer:
- 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- Prepare the Base: Line a square baking dish with parchment paper. Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan, then mix in vanilla and oats. Press half of the mixture into the dish.
- Create the Chocolate Layer: Melt peanut butter and chocolate chips, then pour over the oat base. Top with the remaining oat mixture and drizzle with chocolate.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the bars for a few hours, then cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize these bars by adding nuts, dried fruits, or coconut to the oat mixture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: No Bake, Chocolate, Oatmeal Bars, Dessert, Easy Recipe