No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars

Ingredients

Oat Base

• • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (270 g) old-fashioned rolled oats

Chocolate Layer

• 1 cup (170 g) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup (128 g) creamy peanut butter

Notes & Swaps

• Use certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
• For dairy-free/vegan: use plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate; choose a vegan peanut butter.
• Almond, cashew, or sunflower butter can replace peanut butter.
• Optional add-ins: 1/3 cup chopped nuts, shredded coconut, dried cherries, or a tablespoon of ground flax/wheat germ.

Instructions

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