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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars with chocolate layer and oatmeal crust.

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars

A quick and satisfying no-bake dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with wholesome oats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups Rolled oats Old fashioned rolled oats for best texture.
  • 1/2 cup Peanut butter Creamy is easiest for mixing.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Can substitute with maple syrup.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Coconut oil can be used for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract For flavor enhancement.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
Topping
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips Semi-sweet works best; can use milk or dark chocolate.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
  2. In a pot over low heat, melt the butter with honey or maple syrup until smooth, then remove from heat.
  3. Stir in the peanut butter until creamy. Add vanilla and a pinch of salt.
  4. Add the rolled oats and mix until the oats are fully coated in the mixture.
  5. Scoop the mixture into the pan and press it down firmly using the back of a spoon and then with clean hands.
  6. Microwave the chocolate chips in short bursts, stirring in between until melted. Optionally, add a bit of peanut butter to make it softer.
  7. Spread the melted chocolate over the oat base and smooth it out.
  8. Chill for at least 1 to 2 hours before lifting out and slicing.

Notes

For clean slices, chill the bars long enough. Using parchment paper helps with lifting and slicing.