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.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
- 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
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.