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15-Minute No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

Chewy oat bars layered with a rich chocolate peanut butter fudge. A quick and easy dessert that requires no oven.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Oat Layers
  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups rolled oats old-fashioned
Chocolate Filling
  • 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter creamy

Equipment

  • 8x8 or 9x9 Baking Pan
  • Large saucepan
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper or foil and grease lightly.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and rolled oats until fully coated.
  4. Press about 2/3 of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together until smooth.
  6. Pour chocolate mixture over the oat base and spread evenly.
  7. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top.
  8. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm before cutting into squares.

Notes

Use old-fashioned oats for the best texture. Ensure the bars are fully chilled before cutting to prevent crumbling.