These No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars are the ultimate sweet snack, blending a buttery oat base with a rich chocolate-peanut butter layer and a crumbly oat topping. Perfect for busy afternoons or whenever a chocolate craving hits, they’re quick to make yet feel indulgent. The buttery oats give a subtle toasted flavor, while the chocolate and peanut butter layer adds creamy richness that melts in your mouth. Chill them until firm, then cut into squares for a treat that’s both nostalgic and utterly satisfying. Everyone will ask for seconds, and the best part—you barely have to turn on the stove.
No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 1 cup |
| Packed brown sugar | ½ cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Quick cooking oats | 3 cups |
| Semisweet chocolate chips | 1 cup |
| Peanut butter | ½ cup |
How To Make No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
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Prepare the pan
Grease a 9×9-inch square baking pan. -
Cook the oats
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract. Add oats and cook on low for 2–3 minutes, until well combined and lightly toasted. -
Press the base
Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Save the remaining half for the topping. -
Make the filling
Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Spread evenly over the pressed oat base. -
Add the topping
Crumble the reserved oat mixture over the chocolate layer, pressing gently without compacting. -
Chill and serve
Cover and refrigerate for 2–3 hours or overnight until fully set. Allow the bars to warm slightly before cutting into squares and enjoying.
