Delicious and easy-to-make no-bake chocolate oatmeal bars perfect for a quick treat or snack.
Ingredients
Dough
1cupbutter
1 2cupbrown sugar packed
1teaspoonvanilla extract
3cupsrolled oats
1cupsemisweet or dark chocolate chips
1 2cuppeanut butter
Instructions
Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
Melt butter and brown sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat until dissolved. Stir in vanilla and oats, then cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes.
Press half of the oat mixture into the prepared dish. Melt peanut butter and chocolate chips together and spread over the crust. Reserve some for drizzling.
Spread remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer, press gently, then drizzle with remaining chocolate mixture. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before cutting.
Notes
Ensure the sugar mixture boils long enough for the bars to set properly.