Easy No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars Recipe
Easy No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars are a quick and delightful treat made with simple pantry ingredients, perfect for busy days or last-minute cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
1 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup Milk
1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
3 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
1/4 teaspoon Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan: Grease an 8×8 or 9×13 inch pan with butter or line with parchment paper
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder over medium heat
- Melt and Stir: Stir the mixture constantly until it reaches a rolling boil
- Boil for One Minute: Boil for exactly one minute while stirring constantly
- Remove from Heat & Add Flavor: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt
- Add Oats: Quickly add oats to the mixture, stirring until thoroughly coated
- Press into Pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press evenly and firmly
- Chill Time: Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours until set
- Cut and Serve: Lift bars from the pan, cut into squares or rectangles, and serve
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based butter and milk with non-dairy milk.
Ensure oats are certified gluten-free for a gluten-free option.