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Chewy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

A square of delicious no-bake oatmeal bars, featuring visible oats and a chocolate chip topping.
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Make these simple, chewy no-bake oatmeal bars packed with chocolate and peanut butter. They are a perfect grab-and-go snack or easy breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup). Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Do not let it boil.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  4. Add the rolled oats to the peanut butter mixture. Stir well until all the oats are evenly coated.
  5. Press about two-thirds of the oat mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  6. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the oat base.
  7. Gently press the remaining one-third of the oat mixture over the chocolate chips. Press down lightly to help the layers adhere.
  8. Chill the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the bars are firm enough to cut.
  9. Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place on a cutting board.
  10. Cut into 16 equal squares. Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes

  • For a firmer bar, chill the mixture for 30 minutes before pressing the first layer into the pan.
  • You can substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter for peanut butter if you have nut allergies.
  • Store these **easy oatmeal bars** in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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