Description
A no-bake dessert combining buttery oats, rich chocolate, and creamy peanut butter. Simple to make in a 9-inch square pan, these bars are perfect for a quick treat with a chewy-crisp texture and indulgent flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, salted or unsalted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
½ cup packed brown sugar (light or dark; use coconut sugar if preferred)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure or imitation)
3 cups quick cooking oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk, dark, or white chocolate; use dairy-free for vegan)
½ cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky; substitute almond or sunflower seed butter)
Instructions
Grease a 9-inch square pan or line with parchment paper.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract until dissolved.
Add quick cooking oats and mix thoroughly.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 2–3 minutes (do not boil).
Press half the oat mixture into the pan’s base.
Return remaining oat mixture to the pan, stir in chocolate chips, and spread over the base.
Chill for 2 hours before cutting into 16 bars.
Notes
Chilling time is crucial for firm texture.
Customize with other nut butters or crushed nuts.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg