Description
Delightful no-bake dessert bars combining chocolate, peanut butter, and oats for a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Melt the butter and brown sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, then add the rolled oats, mixing until coated.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
- Microwave the chocolate chips and peanut butter together in 20-second intervals until smooth.
- Spread the melted chocolate mixture over the oat crust, reserving some for drizzling.
- Press the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer.
- Drizzle the reserved chocolate mixture on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours or overnight until set.
- Cut into squares after allowing to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in nuts or dried fruits. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: no-bake dessert, chocolate oatmeal squares, easy dessert, chocolate dessert, summer treats