These No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars are the perfect easy, chewy, and chocolatey treat for the holidays or any time you need a quick dessert! With layers of buttery oats and rich chocolate, they’re irresistible and freezer-friendly—making them a great make-ahead recipe for parties, potlucks, or sweet cravings.
Ingredients 🛒
✔ 1 cup butter (for a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture) 🧈
✔ ½ cup brown sugar, packed (adds caramel-like sweetness & chewiness) 🍯
✔ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for extra depth of flavor) 🌿
✔ 3 cups rolled oats (for a hearty, chewy texture!)
For the Chocolate Layer:
✔ 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melts into a creamy chocolate layer!) 🍫
✔ ½ cup peanut butter (adds creaminess & a nutty flavor!) 🥜
Step-by-Step Instructions 👩🍳
1️⃣ Prepare the Oat Mixture
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully dissolved.
- Add rolled oats and stir continuously for 2–3 minutes, coating them well.
- Remove from heat.
2️⃣ Make the Chocolate Layer
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. (You can also melt over a double boiler!)
