These delicious no bake peanut butter chocolate oatmeal bars are easier to make than it seems and make for an amazing snack you can prepare ahead of a busy week. They are vegan, chewy, sweet and healthier (made without butter). The perfect treat for the chocolate-peanut butter lover!
INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- 1 cup dairy-free milk
- ½ cup brown sugar or cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the chocolate layer
- 1 cup vegan dark chocolate
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
DIRECTIONS
- In a medium saucepan, add the milk, peanut butter, sugar and vanilla extract. Whisk well and warm up on medium heat until hot and bubbly, but not simmering. Then, add the rolled oats, stir to combine and let the oats warm up for 1-2 minutes while stirring often. The oats should absorb most of the liquid. Remove from the heat.
- In a medium bowl, add the chocolate chunks and peanut butter and warm up using the microwave for about 1.5-2 minutes. Then, let the bowl rest for another 2 minutes on the counter before whisking well until smooth and uniform.
- Cover a loaf pan with parchment paper and transfer half of the oat mix over. Press into an even layer (this will be the bottom layer). Pour the chocolate-peanut butter sauce over (leave a small amount for drizzling over the bars, if desired). Transfer in the fridge for about 20-30 minutes so it sets slightly, then scatter the rest of the oat mix over (be delicate to try to keep the chocolate layer intact). Use the back of a spatula to help create an even top layer.
- Drizzle the rest of the chocolate on top and transfer the dish to the fridge. Let it chill for about 2 hours before slicing into bars. Enjoy!
