Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
These indulgent, no-bake, chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bars are totally irresistible and have only 4 ingredients! An easy-to-make treat!
Servings 9 -12 squares, approximately
Equipment
- 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) square pan
- mixing bowls
- silicone or rubber spatula
- saucepan (preferably non-stick)
- parchment paper
- whisk
Ingredients
For the base
- 1 ½ cups (375g) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (125ml) honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 ¼ cups plus 1 tablespoon old-fashioned oats (110 g)
For the topping
- 8.8 ounces (250g) chocolate, chopped (or 1½ cups chocolate chips) (you can use dark or milk chocolate)
- ¼ cup (60g) creamy peanut butter
- 1½ tablespoons creamy peanut butter (for swirls)
Instructions
- Lightly grease and then line an 8x8 inch (20x20cm) pan with parchment paper with overhang. Set it aside.
Make the base
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the ½ cup honey and the 1½ cups peanut butter over medium heat until they melt slightly and are fully combined, about 2 minutes. Keep stirring so the peanut butter doesn't burn. Then take the saucepan off the heat.
- Add the oats to the peanut butter and honey and stir everything together. It will thicken slightly.
- Scoop the peanut butter/oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread it out evenly to all corners using the spatula. You can also use the bottom of a measuring cup to even out the surface.
Make the topping
- Melt the 8.8 ounces chocolate and the ¼ cup (60g) peanut butter together in the microwave or on stove.
- Pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the oat base. Move the pan from side to side so that the chocolate spreads and evenly covers the surface.
- Melt the 1½ tablespoons peanut butter and drizzle it all over the melted chocolate. Use a toothpick to make swirls across the surface.
- Then refrigerate it for at least 2 hours so that it has enough time to set up.
- Lift the dessert out of the pan using the overhanging parchment paper and place on a cutting board. Cut into slices or squares.
- Enjoy!
Notes
*You could use a 9x9 inch (23X23cm) pan, but the bars will be a bit thinner.
Storage
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to about a week.
Freezing Instructions
Wrap individual bars in plastic wrap and then store them in freezer-safe bags or containers. They can be frozen for up to about 3 months. Let them thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Picture Tutorial & Tips
I have a detailed picture tutorial in my post to help you out with each step of the recipe as well as lots of tips to ensure success.
Baking Measurements
I have used weight measurements for all the recipes on this website. Even though I have also included American volume measurements for convenience, I highly recommend using a digital kitchen scale to weigh all ingredients for the most accurate measurements. Digital kitchen scales are more precise than cups, which is so important in baking, and they give the most accurate, consistent results. Happy baking!
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