Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars are chewy, buttery, and packed with rich chocolate and peanut butter flavor. Made with wholesome rolled oats, brown sugar, and a smooth chocolate-peanut butter layer, they are perfect for a snack, dessert, or lunchbox treat. Easy to make in under an hour, these bars are a family favorite and can be customized with nuts, jam, or gluten-free flour.
Ingredients
Oat Base
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup butter melted
Chocolate Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup peanut butter creamy
Instructions
Prepare Base
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in melted butter until well mixed.
- Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan and bake for 10 minutes.
Assemble and Bake
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Spread the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the baked oat base.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is lightly golden.
Cool and Serve
- Allow the bars to cool completely for about 10 minutes before slicing into 12 squares.
Notes
- Press the oat base firmly to prevent crumbling.
- Allow bars to cool completely for clean slices.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.