Description
Indulge in the delicious combination of chocolate and peanut butter with these easy no-bake oatmeal cookie bars. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack, these bars are simple to make and require minimal prep time.
Ingredients
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For the Bars:
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Cook the Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, milk, cocoa powder, and sugar. Boil for 1 minute.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Add oats and mix well.
- Set the Bars: Press mixture into the dish. Optionally add chocolate chips on top and press gently. Cool to set, then cut into bars.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, chill bars in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- You can mix in shredded coconut or chopped nuts for added texture.
- Use certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
