Easy No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars

by **Raeja** Sat Apr 01, 2017 6:52 am

EASY NO-BAKE CHOCLATE OAT BARS

Makes 16-20 bars

Prep time: 15 minutes

Total time: 2 hours 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1 CUP BUTTER
1/2 CUP BROWN SUGAR, PACKED
1 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT
3 CUPS ROLLED OATS
1/2 TSP CINNOMIN
1/4 TSP KOSHER SALT
1 CUP DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS
3/4 CUP CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER

Directions:

Line 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside

In medium saucepan combine butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Put on low heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolve

add oats, cinnamon, and kosher salt. Cook Stirring constantly 4 - 5 minutes.

Pour half of the mixture into reserved baking dish. Spread evenly and press down.

In microwavable dish add chocolate chips and peanut butter. Heat on High in increments of 40 seconds stir after each time and repeat until melted and fully combined.

Reserve 1/4 cup mixture for drizzling. Add remaining chocolate mixture to top of pressed oats.

Top with remaining oats and drizzle reserved chocolate mixture on top.

Refridgerate 4 hours or until mixture is firm.

Cut into bars and serve