No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Grease a 9-inch square pan.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla; mix in oats. Cook over low heat until ingredients are well blended, about 2 to 3 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Press 1/2 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Reserve remaining oat mixture for topping.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Pour chocolate mixture over crust in the pan and spread evenly with a knife or the back of a spoon.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Crumble remaining oat mixture over chocolate layer, pressing down gently. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or overnight. Bring to room temperature before cutting into bars.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (32 servings total)