No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
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No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
Description
No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars combine oats cooked briefly with butter, brown sugar, and vanilla to create a chewy base framework. Half of this oat mixture is pressed into a pan, topped with a melted blend of semisweet chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter, then covered by the remaining oat crumb mixture pressed gently on top. A final drizzle of melted chocolate adds an extra touch of richness and a slight crispness once chilled. Refrigerating the assembled bars allows the layers to meld and firm up, enabling clean slicing and easy handling. The texture balances between the hearty oats and smooth chocolate-peanut butter layer, resulting in a sweet, slightly crunchy, and creamy bar suitable for dessert or snack times.
These bars can be stored at room temperature for several days or refrigerated for longer freshness. Wrapping and freezing are also options for extended preservation. Using natural peanut butter like Skippy or Jif preserves the intended flavor and texture. Lining the pan with parchment paper helps with clean cutting and serving. Adding each layer promptly before the previous one sets is important to ensure proper adhesion of layers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups oats quick cooking
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup peanut butter creamy
- chocolate chips for drizzle
Instructions
- Grease a 9x9 inch pan and set aside, or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium pot, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla. Add oats and cook on low for a few minutes.
- Pour half the mixture into the greased pan and press down with a spatula. Set aside reserve.
- In another pot, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter on low. Stir until smooth and pour over the oat layer.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer, pressing in gently.
- Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over top.
- Cover, and refrigerate for a few hours. Bring bars to room temperature before cutting and ENJOY!
Notes
- Store bars at room temperature in an airtight container for 3-5 days or refrigerate for up to a week for longer freshness.
- Freeze bars by wrapping the entire set or individual pieces in plastic wrap and foil or sandwich bags; thaw before eating.
- Natural peanut butter varieties maintain the desired taste and texture best.
- Doubling the recipe and using a 9x13-inch pan is suitable for larger batches.
- Apply each layer promptly before the previous one cools and solidifies to ensure layers stick together well.
- Lining the pan with parchment paper makes cutting and serving easier.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 9g | |
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 252mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 640IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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