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No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars for Quick Sweet Cravings

These No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars are a quick and easy treat to satisfy your sweet cravings with rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • ½ cup Butter You can substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar Both light and dark brown sugar work well.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Always opt for pure vanilla extract.
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Quick oats can be used for a softer texture.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Use dark or milk chocolate based on preference.
  • ½ cup Peanut Butter Can substitute with almond butter or sun butter.

Equipment

  • 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish
  • Large saucepan
  • spatula
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, allowing it to hang over the edges.
  2. Melt the butter and brown sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring for 3–5 minutes until dissolved.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract into the melted mixture.
  4. Add rolled oats to the melted butter mixture and cook on low heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring until well-coated.
  5. Pour half of the oat mixture into the lined baking dish and press down evenly to form the base.
  6. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter; microwave in 30-second intervals until melted.
  7. Spread the chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the oat crust evenly, reserving ¼ cup for drizzling.
  8. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate filling, pressing down gently to create the top layer.
  9. Drizzle the reserved chocolate mixture over the top layer, creating patterns.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for 2–3 hours or overnight until set.
  11. Lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper and slice into bars or squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.

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