Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Three stacked peanut butter oat and chocolate bars with a thick chocolate topping and flaky salt, resting on a wooden board. Crumbs and a dollop of peanut butter are visible nearby. More bars are blurred in the background.

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Make these five-ingredient peanut butter oatmeal bars for a quick treat with a rich chocolate layer that stays fresh all week for snacks or an easy dessert.

Prep Time10

Cooling Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: peanut butter oatmeal bars

Servings: servings

Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

2 cups quick oats
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter and honey. Heat over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring until the mixture is well combined.
Add the oats and salt. Mix well until the mixture is evenly distributed.
Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
Transfer the mixture to the pan and press firmly with a spatula (or clean hands) to create an even, compact layer.
Separately, melt the chocolate in the microwave in short bursts, stirring between each cooking time until completely melted.
Add the 2 tablespoons of peanut butter and stir until the mixture is smooth.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the oatmeal base, spreading it evenly with a spatula to form an even coating.
Place the pan in the freezer or refrigerator until the bars are firm.
Before the chocolate hardens completely, sprinkle a little flaked sea salt on top.
Cut into 9 (or 12) bars and serve.

Notes

-You can add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to the chocolate before melting to help with the consistency once melted. It will also aid in firming up the chocolate once the pan is setting in the refrigerator.

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