Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars. These delightful treats combine creamy peanut butter with wholesome rolled oats for a snack that’s not only delicious but also nutritious. Perfect for any occasion—whether you need a quick energy boost, a sweet dessert, or a crowd-pleasing party treat—these bars are incredibly easy to make and require no baking. Just mix, layer, chill, and enjoy! Customize them with your favorite nuts or dried fruits to make them uniquely yours. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a tasty snack ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch or 9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together until smooth; stir in vanilla.
- Add rolled oats to the mixture and cook on low heat for about 3-4 minutes.
- Press half of the oat mixture into the prepared dish for the base layer.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt together peanut butter and chocolate chips until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over the base layer; reserve some for drizzling later.
- Layer remaining oat mixture over chocolate and drizzle with reserved chocolate.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg