No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars
Deliciously creamy and chewy bars that are made up of two oaty layers, and a chocolate layer stuffed full of salted peanuts!
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups (300g) porridge oats
- 1 cup (175g) chocolate coarsely chopped
- ¾ cup (190g) smooth peanut butter
- 1 cup (125g) salted peanuts chopped
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, or foil. Set aside.
- Add the butter to a microwave-safe bowl and heat until melted. Stir in the sugar and vanilla, then fold in the oats until completely coated. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate and peanut butter. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth. Fold in the chopped peanuts.
- Pour the chocolate over the oats mixture, and spread out evenly. Top with the remaining oats mixture, and press down gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for a least 3 - 4 hours, or overnight before slicing into bars.
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Notes
These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. They also freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g