No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (240g) old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (125g) peanut butter (or almond butter)

Instructions:

  1. Grease a 9×9-inch or 8×8-inch square pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract and oats. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, allowing the oats to slightly toast and absorb the mixture.
  4. Press about 2/3 of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a base layer.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth.
  6. Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the oat layer in the pan and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top and gently press it down.
  8. Refrigerate for about 2-3 hours until firm.
  9. Once set, cut into bars and enjoy!

Tip:

For added texture and crunch, mix in 1/4 cup of chopped nuts or shredded coconut to the oat mixture! You can also sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the chocolate layer for a salty-sweet flavor boost.

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