Easy No-Bake Choco-Peanut Oat Bars
Easy No-Bake Choco-Peanut Oat Bars are a quick, customizable snack that satisfies your sweet tooth while providing a wholesome, energy-boosting bite. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are delicious, simple to make, and offer a variety of ways to personalize based on your preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Grease a 9-inch square pan.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla, then mix in the oats. Cook over low heat for about 2 to 3 minutes, until everything is well combined.
- Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, reserving the remaining mixture for the topping.
- In the meantime, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter in a small, heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Once melted, pour the chocolate mixture over the crust in the pan, spreading it evenly with a knife or the back of a spoon.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer, pressing it down gently. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or overnight. Before cutting into bars, allow them to come to room temperature.