No Bake Oatmeal Bars
Delicious and sweet oatmeal bars with a chocolate and peanut butter center.
Equipment
- 1 8x8 baking pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup peanut butter
Instructions
- add butter and brown sugar to a medium-sized pot, and melt over medium heat until the brown sugar has all dissolved.
- allow to simmer on a low heat for 3-5 min.
- add vanilla and stir
- add oats and fold in until everything is well combined
- line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper
- add half the oat mixture to the pan, and spread evenly, do not pack down tightly.
- add chocolate chips and peanut butter to a microwave-safe bowl and place in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between until everything is melted and smooth.
- pour the mixture over the oat base in the pan saving a small amount for drizzling on top.
- add the remaining amount of oat mixture to the top, and drop evenly over the whole square trying not to move too much of the chocolate layer.
- do not pack down, only lightly spread to fill in all gaps
- using a spoon drizzle remaining amount of chocolate mixture over the top to add a little pizzaz
- cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or over night.
- allow the squares to sit for 10 min or so on the counter before slicing as the bars can be quite hard when cold.
- slice with a sharp knife into 9 squares (3x3) or 16 (4x4) depending on the desired size. store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.