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No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars

Chewy no-bake bars layered with oats, chocolate, and peanut butter for an easy sweet treat.
Prep Time12 minutes
Total Time2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 9 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • chocolate chips for drizzle

Instructions

  • Grease a 9×9-inch pan or line it with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the packed brown sugar and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Add the quick cooking oats to the butter mixture and cook on low, stirring, for 2–3 minutes until the oats are evenly coated and slightly softened; remove from heat.
  • Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the prepared pan to form an even layer.
  • In a separate small saucepan over low heat (or in a microwave-safe bowl), melt 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips with 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, stirring until smooth.
  • Pour the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the oat layer in the pan and spread evenly.
  • Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer and press gently so it adheres but still leaves some texture.
  • Melt additional chocolate chips for the drizzle, then drizzle over the top of the bars.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a few hours (about 2 hours) until firm. Bring to room temperature briefly before cutting into bars and serve.

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • parchment paper (optional)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl

Notes

  • Use natural-style creamy peanut butter for best texture.
  • To make a larger batch, double the recipe and use a 9×13-inch pan.
  • Add each layer before the previous one sets so layers bind together.
  • Line the pan with parchment paper to make cutting easier.