Easy no bake chocolate oat bars made with buttery oats, rich chocolate, and creamy peanut butter.
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Calories: 290kcal
Equipment
- Saucepan
- spatula
- 9×9-inch pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Grease a 9×9-inch square pan and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract until combined.
- Reduce heat to low, add oats, and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Pour chocolate mixture evenly over the oat base.
- Crumble remaining oat mixture on top and gently press down.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2–3 hours or overnight until set.
Notes
Allow bars to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 6mg