Description
Indulge in these No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars, a perfect sweet treat combining chewy oatmeal layers with a luscious chocolate-peanut butter filling. Quick, easy, and made with pantry staples, these bars are freezer-friendly and ideal for snacks or dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups quick oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract until dissolved.
- Add quick oats, cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring until coated.
- Line an 8×8-inch dish with parchment paper. Spread half of the oat mixture evenly at the base.
- Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in the microwave until smooth. Spread over the oat layer.
- Top with remaining oat mixture, gently patting to form a uniform layer.
- Chill for 2 hours. Slice and serve.
Notes
For add-ins, try nuts, dried fruit, or shredded coconut.
Dairy-free options include substituting butter with coconut oil.
To prevent crumbling, press layers firmly and chill sufficiently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 bars
- Calories: 210 kcal per bar
