No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
These no-bake chocolate oat bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that's perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of chewy, chocolatey bars in no time.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Parchment paper
- 9x13 inch baking pan or your choice
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, add 1/2 cup chopped nuts to the batter.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Substitutions: You can use almond butter or sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter for a different flavor.
- Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Sweetness Level: Adjust the sweetness by using more or less honey/maple syrup to suit your taste.