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No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x

Description

These no bake chocolate oatmeal bars are a delicious and easy treat combining buttery oats with a rich chocolate and peanut butter filling. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert without using the oven, this recipe yields chewy, flavorful bars that can be prepared in under three hours including chilling time.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups rolled oats

Chocolate Peanut Butter Filling

  • 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Dish: Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the edges to easily lift the bars later. For thinner bars, you may use a 9×13-inch dish.
  2. Melt Butter and Sugar: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Cook Oats Mixture: Mix in the rolled oats and cook the mixture over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring well until everything is fully combined and heated through.
  4. Layer First Oat Mixture: Pour half of this oat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread and press it down evenly to form the bottom layer.
  5. Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Filling: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the peanut butter and chocolate chips together in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth and well combined.
  6. Add Filling Layer: Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the oat crust, reserving about 1/4 cup for drizzling on top. Spread evenly.
  7. Top with Remaining Oat Mixture: Pour and gently press the remaining oat mixture on top of the chocolate layer. Drizzle the reserved chocolate mixture over the bars for a decorative finish.
  8. Refrigerate and Set: Chill the assembled bars in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours, or overnight for best results. Bring to room temperature before cutting into bars and serving.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper with an overhang to easily lift out bars without breaking.
  • If you prefer thinner bars, use a larger baking dish like 9×13 inches.
  • You can substitute peanut butter with any nut or seed butter of your choice.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
  • Allow bars to come to room temperature before cutting to avoid cracking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: no bake bars, chocolate oatmeal bars, peanut butter bars, no bake dessert, easy snack, no oven dessert

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