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Best No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These best no-bake chocolate oatmeal bars combine the rich flavors of butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter with quick oats and semisweet chocolate chips to create a delicious, easy-to-make treat that’s perfect for any occasion. No oven is required, making this a quick and fuss-free dessert to prepare and enjoy after chilling.

Ingredients

Base and Topping

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick oats

Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer

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

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter and Sugar: In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the packed brown sugar and vanilla extract until everything is fully dissolved and combined, forming a smooth syrup.
  2. Add Oats: Add the quick oats to the saucepan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring continuously to ensure the oats are evenly coated with the buttery sugar mixture.
  3. Prepare Base Layer: Line an 8×8-inch dish with parchment paper. Take half of the oat mixture and spread it evenly at the base of the dish to form the bottom layer.
  4. Melt Chocolate and Peanut Butter: In the microwave, melt the semisweet chocolate chips with the peanut butter until smooth. Stir well to combine into a creamy chocolate peanut butter layer.
  5. Assemble Bars: Spread the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture evenly over the oat base. Then, top with the remaining half of the oat mixture, gently patting it down to create a uniform top layer.
  6. Chill and Set: Place the assembled dish in the refrigerator and chill for 2 hours to allow the bars to set firmly. Once chilled, slice into 16 bars and serve.

Notes

  • Use quick oats for best texture and to ensure the bars hold together well.
  • Line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner slicing.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar or using unsweetened peanut butter if desired.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and check for any nut-free chocolate chips.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/best-no-bake-chocolate-oatmeal-bars-recipe/