Ultimate No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars
Make these simple, rich no-bake bars using only five main ingredients. They combine creamy peanut butter, oats, and a chocolate topping for a quick snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 2 hr 15 min
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the oat base and spread it into an even layer.
- Refrigerate the bars 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 easier cutting, let the bars sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- You can substitute quick oats for rolled oats, but the texture will be softer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 10