No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
No-bake peanut butter oatmeal bars are an easy, no-fuss treat that combines oats and peanut butter into a wholesome, energy-packed snack. With endless customization options, they’re a perfect, healthy addition to your snack rotation.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of butter
- ½ cup of packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 3 cups of quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup of peanut butter
Instructions
- Grease a 9-inch square pan.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla, then add the oats. Cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the ingredients are well combined.
- Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, reserving the remaining mixture for the topping.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture over the oat crust in the pan and spread 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, let them come to room temperature.