My kids love these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars – it’s one of their favorite breakfast recipes. Melted chocolate chips mixed with peanut butter is never turned away. Plus, with just six ingredients, I don’t mind making them!
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- ½ cup light brown sugar – packed
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 cups quick cooking oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips – semi sweet or dark chocolate works best
- ½ cup peanut butter
Directions
- Prepare a 9×9 pan by lining it with foil, allowing the bars to come out easily when done.
- In a saucepan on the stove, melt the butter and add the brown sugar. Mix until well dissolved. Mix in the vanilla extract and oats. Cook for a little longer, until all ingredients are well combined.
- Split the mixture in half and pack ½ of it onto the bottom of your prepared pan.
- Prepare the peanut butter chocolate mixture by melting the chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl, cooking for 20 seconds at a time.
- Reserve a few tbsp. worth of chocolate and pour the rest of the chocolate mixture over the bottom layer of oats.
- Spoon the remaining oat mixture on top, until the entire top is covered. Drizzle the remaining chocolate mixture on top for a pretty appearance.
- Refrigerate overnight or freeze for 30 minutes, then allow the bars to come to room temperature before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
- 1 17.5 oz bag oatmeal chocolate chip cookie mix
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cookie mix, rolled oats and semi-sweet chocolate chips until combined.
- Using a stand or hand mixer, beat in the eggs, peanut butter and heavy cream to form a thick dough.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and press into an even, thick layer.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes or until cooked through and the edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
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3 comments on “Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars”
Hello! How long do these last in the fridge and freezer? Thank you!
The recipes says “1/2 peanut butter” — I imagine you mean 1 half cup of peanut butter, but I wanted to make sure. Thanks!
Hi Stephani…thanks for pointing that out. Just changed it!