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Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar with a dark chocolate layer on a plate

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars with Dark Chocolate Layer

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars with a dark chocolate layer are an easy no-bake dessert with a creamy peanut butter oat base and rich chocolate topping. These bars are perfect when you want a simple homemade treat with a satisfying layered texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peanut Butter Oat Layer
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup rolled oats
Dark Chocolate Layer
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the peanut butter and maple syrup in a mixing bowl and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
  2. Add the rolled oats and stir until they are fully coated with the peanut butter mixture.
  3. Prepare a loaf pan or small baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
  4. Transfer the oat mixture to the lined pan and press it down firmly into an even layer.
Topping
  1. Place the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in short intervals, stirring between each interval until melted and smooth.
  2. Spread the melted chocolate over the peanut butter oat base in an even layer.
Chilling
  1. Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour until they are firm.
  2. Slice the chilled bars and serve.

Notes

Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze them for up to 3 months.