Description
Chocolate oat bars bring sweet simplicity to dessert lovers seeking quick indulgence. Creamy, rich layers meld perfectly with wholesome oats, creating an irresistible no-bake treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (240 g) rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups (265 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (125 g) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a buttery foundation by gently melting butter in a saucepan, then whisk in brown sugar and vanilla until completely integrated. Fold in rolled oats, stirring continuously to ensure each grain becomes glossy and lightly toasted.
- Prepare your baking vessel by lining it with parchment paper or applying a light grease. Compress half of the oat mixture into a compact, uniform base, using a spatula to create a smooth, dense layer.
- Create a decadent chocolate layer by combining chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in brief intervals, stirring between each session, until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform chocolate coating.
- Cascade the molten chocolate mixture over the oat foundation, ensuring an even distribution with gentle, deliberate strokes of a spatula.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture across the chocolate surface, delicately pressing down to form a cohesive final layer that embraces the chocolate beneath.
- Allow the creation to rest and solidify in the refrigerator for approximately two hours, or until the bars achieve a firm, structured consistency.
- Extract the chilled delicacy using the parchment paper edges, then slice into elegant squares or rectangles. Preserve the bars in a sealed container within the refrigerator, where they will maintain their delectable texture for up to one week.
Notes
- Adjust the toasting time for oats carefully to prevent burning, which can create a bitter taste and ruin the bar’s delicate flavor profile.
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture and structural integrity, as quick oats might make the bars too soft or crumbly.
- Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free variations, ensuring those with allergies can enjoy these delightful treats.
- Experiment with dark or milk chocolate chips to customize the sweetness level and create a personalized chocolate experience that suits your palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 279
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg