No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars
Whip up these decadent no-bake chocolate peanut butter oat bars for your next gathering. They are incredibly easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser, offering a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and chocolatey goodness.
- ⏱ 20 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Party
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rolled Oats
- 1 cup Peanut Butter
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, granulated sugar, and milk.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, and let it boil for 1 minute.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats to the wet ingredients and mix well until all oats are coated.
- Press the oat mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top of the oat mixture.
- Allow the chocolate chips to soften for about 5 minutes, then spread them evenly with an offset spatula to create a smooth chocolate layer.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until firm, before cutting into squares.
💡 Chef's tip
For cleaner cuts, chill the bars for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before slicing.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: Approx. 250 per bar
- Protein: 6g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fat: 15g
