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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars Recipe

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These Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars combine the rich flavors of dark chocolate and natural peanut butter with wholesome oats, creating a deliciously chewy and satisfying treat. Perfect for a quick snack or an energy boost, this no-bake recipe uses simple ingredients and straightforward steps to deliver bars that set in the fridge for a healthy-ish indulgence.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or refined coconut oil
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups oats
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp fine sea salt

Chocolate Peanut Butter Topping

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup natural peanut butter (chunky or smooth)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set it aside to make removal easy after chilling.
  2. Melt butter or coconut oil: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter or refined coconut oil slowly to avoid burning.
  3. Add sugar and vanilla: Stir in the coconut sugar and vanilla extract into the melted butter or oil and keep stirring gently over medium heat to combine evenly.
  4. Incorporate oats mixture: Add oats, ground cinnamon, and sea salt to the saucepan. Stir constantly for 4-5 minutes ensuring all oats are coated and slightly toasted but not burnt. Remove from heat.
  5. Form the base layer: Pour just over half the oat mixture into the lined baking dish. Use a flat spatula to press and flatten it evenly into the bottom of the pan. Set the remaining oat mixture aside.
  6. Melt chocolate and peanut butter: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the dark chocolate chips and natural peanut butter. Stir continuously until the mixture is completely smooth and the chocolate has melted.
  7. Assemble the bars: Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the oat base layer in the baking dish, reserving 2-3 tablespoons of this mixture for drizzling.
  8. Add the top oat layer: Crumble the remaining oat mixture evenly over the chocolate layer.
  9. Drizzle topping: Drizzle the reserved chocolate peanut butter mixture on top of the crumbled oats for a decorative finish.
  10. Chill to set: Place the dish in the refrigerator for approximately 2 hours or until the bars are fully set and firm to the touch.
  11. Cut and serve: Once set, remove from the fridge, lift out using the parchment paper, and slice into 16 equal squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use refined coconut oil if opting for coconut oil to avoid a strong coconut flavor and to keep the bars firm.
  • For chewier bars, press the oat layer firmly into the pan.
  • You can substitute dark chocolate chips with semi-sweet or milk chocolate based on your preference.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
  • For a vegan version, ensure peanut butter and chocolate chips are vegan-friendly, and use coconut oil instead of butter.
  • These bars are naturally gluten-free if using certified gluten-free oats.

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