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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars: the perfect mix of oatmeal cookie dough + chocolate peanut butter cups in 1 easy to make chocolate peanut butter oat bars recipe! #Chocolate #NoBake #PeanutButter #Oatmeal | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars


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Description

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars: the perfect mix of oatmeal cookie dough + chocolate peanut butter cups in 1 easy to make chocolate peanut butter oat bars recipe!


Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted, natural creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water, whisked together, set for 15 mins)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

 

Dry Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup oat flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

 

Add-in Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup assorted chocolate chips (mini and regular)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, finely chopped

 

Chocolate Topping

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon unsalted, natural creamy peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
  2. Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together all of the wet ingredients: peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, flax egg and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add all of the dry ingredients: oats, flour, and salt. Using a rubber spatula, fold the ingredients together until well combined. Fold in the add-in ingredients: chocolate chips and peanuts.
  4. Pour dough into the prepared baking pan. Using the rubber spatula, smooth into an even layer.
  5. Make the chocolate topping: Use the double boiler method or do the following. In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, add Chocolate Topping ingredients (1/2 cup chocolate chips and ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon peanut butter). Heat in 20-second increments until softened and melted. Stir in between heating, until smooth.
  6. Form the bars: Pour this chocolate mixture over the cookie dough bars. Using a clean rubber spatula, smooth into an even layer.
  7. Freeze for 20-30 minutes. Remove from freezer and slice into 16 bars. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

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Notes

Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. Bars can be stored at room temperature after the first day of refrigeration.

Freezer: You can also freeze these for up to a month. Allow to thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes before enjoying.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Dessert, Snacks
  • Method: Chill
  • Cuisine: American