No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

from taffeybakery.com
10 min

5 ingredient No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars are made with a buttery oat base and lots of chocolate. The chocolate peanut butter mixture is nestled in between two layers of the buttery oat bars, with more chocolate drizzled on top.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tsp vanilla (optional)
  • 3 cups quick oats
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy)

Directions

  1. 1

    Line an 8x8" square baking dish with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease if it's foil, set aside.

  2. 2

    Melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave or on a stovetop using the double boiler method and set aside.

  3. 3

    Melt butter and brown sugar in a large saucepan together over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Turn the heat down to low. Stir in vanilla. Add in oats. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly

  5. 5

    Press half of the oatmeal mixture into the prepared dish and press down firmly.

  6. 6

    Add 3/4's of the chocolate peanut butter mixture and gently spread it on top. Make sure not to disrupt the base.

  7. 7

    Gently sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top and press it into place. Make sure the entire top is covered with the oat mixture.

  8. 8

    Drizzle the remaining chocolate peanut butter mixture on top.

  9. 9

    Set in the fridge to cool for 2-3 hours, or overnight, until the chocolate has completely set. Slice & enjoy!