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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

  • Author: Angie
  • Total Time: 43 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars 1x

Description

Delicious layered bars featuring a buttery oat crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and chocolate chips topped with golden oat crumbles. Perfect for snacks, desserts, or on-the-go treats.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (2 sticks)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper, leaving overhang on sides.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add melted butter and vanilla extract, stirring until mixture is evenly moistened.
  3. 3. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the oat mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture firmly into bottom of prepared pan.
  4. 4. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk. Stir constantly for 3-4 minutes until smooth and well-blended. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. 5. Spread peanut butter mixture evenly over the oat crust. Sprinkle chocolate chips over peanut butter layer, pressing gently.
  6. 6. Crumble reserved oat mixture over the top, covering as much surface as possible.
  7. 7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until top is golden brown and edges are slightly darker.
  8. 8. Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes, then lift out using parchment overhang. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months. For easier cutting, ensure bars are completely cooled. Natural peanut butter can be substituted but may require adding extra sweetener.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 21g
  • Sodium: 165mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g

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