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 hours 15 min
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (for the middle layer)
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, graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, 1/2 cup peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is evenly moistened.
- Press this oat mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Place the pan in the freezer while you prepare the next layers.
- In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and the remaining 1/4 cup of peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the chilled oat base. Spread it evenly across the top.
- 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 overnight before cutting.
- 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: 210
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 10