No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups easy-cook oats.
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1/2 cup brown sugar.
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1/2 cup butter.
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1 cup chocolate chips.
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1 teaspoon vanilla essence.
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1/2 cup peanut butter.
# Instructions:
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Coat a 9×9-inch pan with grease or non-stick cooking spray.
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In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla essence until well combined. Add the oats and cook gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Firmly press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the greased pan, creating the crust. Set the other half aside for later.
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In another saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
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Spread the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture evenly over the oat crust in the pan.
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Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer and press down gently to secure it.
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Cover the pan and refrigerate the bars for at least 2-3 hours, or overnight, until firm. Allow the bars to come to room temperature before cutting them into squares.
# Notes:
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No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars are a simple, sweet treat made with oats, chocolate, and peanut butter. This no-bake recipe is perfect for a quick dessert or snack that requires minimal preparation and no oven time.