No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
Easy No Bake Dessert Recipes do not get better than these sturdy oat squares. This method takes only minutes on the stove and requires no special equipment. Each bite offers a hearty oat texture with a luscious chocolate filling that stays soft and glossy.
Ingredients
Oat Layers
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Chocolate Filling
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
Optional
- Flaky sea salt for topping
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter to help chocolate melt smoother
- ½ cup chopped nuts for crunch
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for lifting.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and salt until smooth, 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Add oats and stir until coated. Return to heat for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick and cohesive.
- Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the pan.
- Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together (microwave in short bursts or on low heat), stirring until smooth. Spread over the oat base.
- Drop the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate and press gently to cover.
- Chill 2–3 hours until firm. Lift out, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
Old-fashioned oats give the best chewy texture.
Chill fully for clean slices.
Finish with flaky salt if you like that sweet-salty contrast.
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