No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bar

No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. Here’s a simple recipe to prepare them:

Ingredients:

Instructions:

Prepare the Pan: Grease a 9×9 inch (or similar-sized) square baking dish with butter or line it with parchment paper. This will make it easier to remove the bars once they’ve set.
Melt the Butter: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add Sugar and Vanilla: Once the butter is melted, stir in the packed brown sugar and vanilla extract. Mix well until the sugar dissolves completely.
Oats and Salt: Add the quick-cooking oats to the butter-sugar mixture. If you like, you can also add a pinch of salt at this stage to enhance the flavors.
Combine the Mixture: Stir everything together until the oats are well coated with the butter-sugar mixture. Keep stirring for a few minutes to ensure the oats are fully cooked.

Chocolate Layer: Take half of the oat mixture and press it firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer.
Melt Chocolate and Peanut Butter (Optional): In a microwave-safe bowl or a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips. If you’re using peanut butter, you can melt it together with the chocolate to create a creamy layer.
Add Chocolate Layer: Pour the melted chocolate (and peanut butter, if using) over the oat layer in the baking dish. Spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Top with Remaining Oats: Take the rest of the oat mixture and crumble it evenly over the top of the chocolate layer, pressing it down slightly.
Chill: Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours, or until the bars have set completely.
Cut and Serve: Once the bars are firm and fully set, remove them from the refrigerator and use a sharp knife to cut them into squares or bars.
Enjoy: Serve your No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars and enjoy this delightful treat!

Store any leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy them as a sweet snack or dessert whenever you like.