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No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

Easy No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars with fudgy chocolate peanut butter center layered between crunchy oatmeal crusts. Perfect quick dessert or snack that requires no oven!

Ingredients

Scale
  • For the oatmeal crust:
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the chocolate filling:
  • 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil

Instructions

  • 1. Line 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  • 2. In large bowl, mix oats, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla until sticky dough forms.
  • 3. Press 2/3 of mixture firmly into bottom of prepared pan to form crust. Chill 15 minutes.
  • 4. Melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and coconut oil together until smooth.
  • 5. Pour chocolate filling over chilled crust. Spread evenly.
  • 6. Crumble remaining oatmeal mixture over chocolate layer and gently press down.
  • 7. Refrigerate 2 hours until firm. Cut into bars.

Notes

  • Use natural peanut butter for healthier version.
  • Substitute almond butter for nut-free.
  • Store refrigerated up to 1 week or freeze.
  • Perfect lunchbox treat or post-workout snack.

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Keywords: no bake chocolate oatmeal bars, peanut butter chocolate bars, healthy dessert bars