Ultimate No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Make these simple, layered bars featuring a chewy oat base, a creamy peanut butter filling, and a rich chocolate topping. No oven is required.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 2 hr 15 min
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, 1 cup of peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined and the mixture is uniform.
- Press the oat mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Place the pan in the freezer for 15 minutes to set.
- While the base sets, prepare the chocolate topping. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and the remaining 1/4 cup of peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the chilled oat base. Spread evenly.
- Return the pan to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate topping is firm.
- Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars from the pan. Cut into 16 squares before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer bar, chill the bars for 4 hours or overnight.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- You can substitute almond butter for peanut butter if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg