Description
Irresistible no bake chocolate oat bars merge creamy chocolate with hearty oats for a quick dessert. Simple ingredients and minimal effort create a delightful treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) easy-cook oats
- 1 cup (240 ml) chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) butter
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) peanut butter
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) brown sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla essence
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×9-inch baking dish by generously coating with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bars.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Incorporate brown sugar and vanilla, stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and cohesive. Fold in oats, toasting them gently for 2-3 minutes while stirring to enhance their nutty flavor.
- Transfer half of the oat mixture into the prepared pan, pressing firmly and evenly to create a compact, sturdy base layer that will support the chocolate topping.
- Create the chocolate layer by combining chocolate chips and peanut butter in a separate saucepan. Melt slowly over low heat, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes silky and completely integrated.
- Pour the glossy chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the oat crust, using a spatula to distribute it uniformly across the entire surface.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer, gently pressing down to ensure it adheres and creates a textured, rustic topping.
- Refrigerate the bars for 3-4 hours or overnight until completely set. Allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing into uniform squares for easier serving.
Notes
- Customize Texture by adjusting the oat mixture’s cooking time to create a crumblier or more compact base.
- Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free variations that accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Enhance chocolate layer by using dark, milk, or white chocolate chips depending on personal flavor preference.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a healthier twist on the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg