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    Home » Recipes » Chocoholics, Unite!

    No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars

    Modified: Dec 18, 2016 · Published: Dec 23, 2014 by Ashley

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    I was looking through some of the photos of dishes that I've uploaded but have yet to post to Big Flavors, and I realized that I forgot to post this tasty no bake dessert!

    Since Christmas is 2 days away (already!), I figured this would be a great last minute option to share for your holiday table.

    No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars

    These bars are simple to put together, and after chilling out in the refrigerator for a few hours, they're ready to devour. They're rich and decadent, so a little goes a long way.

    They were a big hit with our friends the night that I made them along with Cauliflower “Caviar” with Frizzled Prosciutto, a batch of my Grandpa Henderson's Beef Stew and some No-Knead Crusty White Bread.

    No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars

    No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
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    Original recipe makes 1 - 9x9 inch pan
    Prep: 30 mins
    Ready in 3 hrs 30 mins

    1 cup butter
    ½ cup packed brown sugar
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    3 cups quick cooking oats
    1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
    ½ cup peanut butter

    Grease a 9x9 inch square pan.

    Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla. Mix in the oats. Cook over low heat 2 to 3 minutes, or until ingredients are well blended. Press half of mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Reserve the other half for topping.

    Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture over the crust in the pan, and spread evenly with a knife or the back of a spoon.

    Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer, pressing in gently. Cover, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or overnight. Bring to room temperature before cutting into bars.

    Big Flavors Rating: 5 Stars

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    Comments

    1. prairiekuchen

      December 23, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      These look so good! and easy!

      Reply
    2. BabyJune

      December 23, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      Yum, those look great! Love that they are no bake, so easy 🙂

      Reply
    3. GiGi Eats Celebrities

      December 23, 2014 at 11:37 pm

      Peanut Butter + Chocolate = the best combo on the face of the planet. Far sexier than the Brad and Angelina pairing 😉

      Reply
    4. Joanne (eats well with others)

      December 28, 2014 at 11:12 pm

      No bake is always a good thing when fudgy cookies are involved!

      Reply
    5. eyemall

      May 16, 2015 at 4:17 pm

      I am a peanut butter fanatic.... Mix in some chocolate and it is the best. My kids love these things.

      Reply
      • BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen

        May 18, 2015 at 3:00 pm

        It really is an awesome combo!

        Reply

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