Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

5 from 5 votes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Decadent and velvety, the No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are a breeze to prepare! They are the ideal indulgence for times when your oven is occupied or when you wish to avoid warming up the kitchen.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Rest Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: bars

Author: Mariam Ezzeddine

Ingredients

For peanut butter base:

2 cups creamy peanut butter
½ cup maple syrup
3 cups quick oats
1 tsp vanilla extract

For chocolate topping:

1¼ cup dark chocolate chips
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
1 tbsp butter

Instructions

Spray an 8x8 pan with non-stick spray and line with parchment paper or foil. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan heat 2 cups peanut butter and maple syrup over medium heat, stirring constantly until fully combined and smooth. Add the ground oats and stir until fully combined. The mixture will be thick.
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Set aside.
In a small saucepan heat the chocolate, butter and the rest of the peanut butter over low heat until fully melted and combined.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the oat mixture and spread evenly with a spatula.
Spread the melted chocolate mixture over the oat mixture and spread evenly with a spatula.
Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour or until the chocolate is firm. Cut into 16 equal-sized bars and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Notes

Press Down Firmly: Make sure to press the base layer firmly into the pan to help the bars hold together well.

Chill Completely: Let the bars chill for at least 1 hour to ensure they set properly before cutting.

Cutting the Bars: For clean slices, use a sharp knife and run it under hot water before cutting, wiping the knife between cuts.

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