{"id":2113,"date":"2026-03-02T21:25:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T21:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=2113"},"modified":"2026-03-02T21:25:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T21:25:52","slug":"no-bake-chocolate-peanut-butter-oat-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/no-bake-chocolate-peanut-butter-oat-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars<\/strong><\/h1>\n

These rich and chewy bars have a thick chocolate center layered between sweet oat and peanut butter goodness \u2014 and they\u2019re super easy to make!<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n

Oat Layer:<\/h4>\n
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  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup peanut butter<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd cup honey or brown sugar<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd cup unsalted butter, melted<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n
  • Pinch of salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Chocolate Layer:<\/h4>\n
      \n
    • 1 cup chocolate chips<\/li>\n
    • \u00bd cup peanut butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Optional Topping:<\/h4>\n
        \n
      • Melted chocolate for drizzling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \u00a0Instructions<\/h3>\n
          \n
        1. Prepare the oat mixture:<\/strong>
          \nIn a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, honey (or brown sugar), and peanut butter together. Stir until smooth and fully combined. Add vanilla and salt.<\/li>\n
        2. Remove from heat and stir in the oats until well coated.<\/li>\n
        3. Line an 8\u00d78-inch pan with parchment paper. Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.<\/li>\n
        4. Make the chocolate layer:<\/strong>
          \nMelt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together (microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, or use a double boiler). Stir until smooth.<\/li>\n
        5. Pour the chocolate mixture evenly over the oat base.<\/li>\n
        6. Crumble and gently press the remaining oat mixture on top.<\/li>\n
        7. Drizzle extra melted chocolate over the top if desired.<\/li>\n
        8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.<\/li>\n
        9. Slice into squares and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \u00a0Tips<\/h3>\n
            \n
          • Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.<\/li>\n
          • Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.<\/li>\n
          • You can substitute almond butter for peanut butter if preferred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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