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No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars

This recipe is an easy, make ahead delight! The combo of oats, chocolate, and peanut butter is truly amazing!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Desserts, snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bars, Chocolate, oats, peanut butter

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (semi sweet preferred)
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy, either works)

Instructions

  • Line 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper, set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, add butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir over medium low heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
  • Add oats, cinnamon, and salt. Stirring constantly, allow mixture to cook for about 4 minutes.
  • Add half of the oat mixture to parchment lined baking dish. Spread and press evenly to the edges.
  • In a small microwavable bowl, add chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir. Repeat the process until the chocolate and peanut butter mixture is melted and smooth.
  • Pour about 3/4 of the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the oats and spread evenly.
  • Top with remaining oats, again spreading evenly. Drizzle the remaining chocolate peanut mixture over the top.
  • Refrigerate for four hours or until set.

Notes

Crumple the parchment before using and drape extra over the sides of the dish. That way the dessert can be pulled out by the paper and it will be easier to cut!