These easy no-bake chocolate peanut butter oat bars are the perfect sweet treat that don’t even require you to turn on the oven! These tasty bars combine oats, chocolate chops, and peanut butter for the perfect quick snack or dessert, that is also gluten free and can be made vegan with a simple swap!
No bake dessert recipes are always nice to have on hand, especially when you need to make a sweet treat in a pinch. I especially like this one because it is incredibly simple to make. With just a few basic ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and chocolate, you can whip up these delicious bars in no time. They’re perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the need for an oven, making them ideal for warm days or when you’re short on time. Plus, they’re a hit with both kids and adults alike!
You will be so impressed with how simple these no-bake oat bars with chocolate and peanut butter are to make! An added bonus? They only require a few ingredients! To start making these no-bake bars, melt together butter, sugar, and vanilla. Once the mixture is nice and smooth, mix in your oats. Next, you will press half of the mixture down into a pan. Your next step is to melt together your chocolate chips and peanut butter. Once it’s melted, spread this mixture over your oat mixture that you have pressed into a pan. Now you’re ready to top the bars with what’s left of your oat mixture. After that, the work is done! Let the easy no-bake chocolate peanut butter oat bars sit in the fridge for several hours. Before you are ready to enjoy, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes, then cut them into bars and serve!
Why You’ll Love These No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Bars
- These no-bake bars are sweet, chewy, and delicious!
- With the combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and oats, how could you go wrong?
- This dessert is super simple to make and you don’t even have to turn on the oven.
- These bars are gluten-free, making them a great treat if you have dietary restrictions.
- Your whole family will enjoy these healthy no-bake peanut butter oat bars.
Ingredients For No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars
- 2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
How to Make No Bake Oat Bars with Chocolate & Peanut Butter
Step 1: Melt butter, sugar and vanilla in a saucepan stirring frequently. Mix in oats.
Press half of the mixture into a greased 9×9 pan and set aside.
Step 3: Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter on low stirring constantly until smooth and combined. Pour over crust in pan and spread evenly over crust.
Step 4: Top with remaining oat mixture (I used my fingers) and gently press into the chocolate layer.
Step 5: Refrigerate at least four hours or overnight.
Step 6: Let set at room temperature for about 10 minutes before cutting into bars and serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
What to Serve/Pair with No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars
These no bake oat bars are a tasty treat all on their own! They’re versatile enough that they could even be a grab and go breakfast. To make it a little extra filling, pair with a side of berries or even Greek yogurt. For something on the saltier side, enjoy these bars with a few pretzels on the side. You can also serve with a side of your favorite Chex mix, like this Gooey Almond Coconut Chex Mix.
Popular Substitutions & Additions
For these easy no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars, feel free to use any of your favorite nut butters. You can also substitute milk chocolate for dark or semi-sweet chocolate. For a little extra something, you can sprinkle shredded coconut on top of these bars.
Storage & Leftovers
Storing leftover no bake bars is very simple! Once they are cut into bars, keep them in a sealed, air-tight container in the fridge. They will remain fresh for up to 3 days.
No-Bake Oat Bars with Chocolate and Peanut Butter FAQs
Can I use quick oats instead of old-fashioned oats?
Sure, you can use quick oats instead, it may just slightly affect the texture of the bars.
How do I make these bars vegan?
Making these bars vegan is super simple! Just switch out the milk chocolate for a vegan chocolate.
How do I prevent these bars from crumbling?
To keep these bars from crumbling, make sure that you have firmly packed the bottom layer into the pan before chilling.
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Don’t Forget To Come Back And Let Me Know How Your No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars Turned Out!
Easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3½ cups oatmeal
- 1¼ cups chocolate chips (I use semisweet)
- ¾ cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Leave the edges long enough that that they hang over the sides of the pan. This will make removing the bars easier.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
- Add in vanilla, and slowly start mixing in the oats. Cook over low heat for 3-3½ mins until the ingredients are blended.
- Pour half of the oat mixture into the lined baking dish evenly spreading and pressing the mixture into the pan.
- For the chocolate filling, melt the peanut butter and chocolate chips together in the microwave until it is smooth.
- Using about ¾ of the chocolate filling, pour it over the oatmeal crust, making sure to spread it out evenly.
- Pour the remaining oatmeal mixture over the top of the filling, and press it in gently.
- Finally, drizzle the remaining chocolate over the top.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until the bars are completely cool. Cut and serve!
Notes
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