Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Bars - super easy and so so good! Cookie bars loaded with oats, chocolate chips and peanut butter.
When I don't feel like making my Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, I make cookie these bars.
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE OATMEAL BARS
We are talking oatmeal, semi-sweet chocolate and peanut butter. All of them good for you. Then we wrap it in an easy to make cookie bar dough. I replace some of the butter with peanut butter. Half of the flour is replaced with oats. These Oatmeal Bars are gooey in the middle and have crispy edges. They are packed with chocolate that goes perfectly with the salty peanut butter.
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What ingredients you need to make these bars:
- flour
- old-fashioned oats
- baking powder
- salt
- butter
- peanut butter
- brown sugar
- granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- chocolate chips
Tips for the Best Oatmeal Bars:
- It's important not to overbake these bars. Bake just until the top is set and lightly browned around the edges. This way the bars will be chewy and soft, with crispy edges.
- Cool them completely before cutting, to get the straight edges. Super gooey and loaded with melted chocolate!
How to store oatmeal bars?
Once baked, cool the bars completely, then slice into servings. Place in a container with a lid and store in room temperature for up to 3 days.
MORE OATMEAL TREAT RECIPES:
- Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Double Chocolate Breakfast Cookies with Zing
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter , softened
- ¼ cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 c semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a 13" x 9" pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, oats, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In another large mixing bowl, beat butter and peanut butter with an electric mixer for 30 seconds. Add both sugars and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one.
- Add the flour in two additions, mixing well after each.
- Stir in chocolate.
- Spread the dough into the prepared pan.
- Bake 23 to 26 minutes, or until the center is set and edges slightly browned.
- Keep in air-tight container for up to 5 days.
Curry and Comfort says
Oh My!! I want to just grab one of those bars right through the screen... they look amazing. 🙂
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thank you, Ramona!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Aww, thank you, Sylvie!!
Kate@Diethood says
OH! There's that balance that we were talking about! 😉 You always make delicious yummies! Always!
CrunchyCreamySw says
You are so sweet! Thanks, Kate!
Jessica says
SInce these are healthy, I'll take 2 🙂
CrunchyCreamySw says
Yes! Thanks, Jessica! 🙂
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
I am all about balance when it means I can still have peanut butter chocolate oatmeal bars. 🙂 YUM.
CrunchyCreamySw says
So glad we agree 🙂 Thank you, Stephanie!
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
I thought I was done with sweets for a while after the holidays, but nope, one look at these bars and I'm craving one! They look perfectly chewy and satisfying!
CrunchyCreamySw says
lol Thanks, Amanda!
Involuntary Housewife says
I think these definitely count as healthy! Peanut butter and Oats....it *must* be good for you!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Right? 🙂 Thank you, Miranda!
Elizabeth Waterson says
These totally fall in the middle! Wishing you all the best this year! XO
CrunchyCreamySw says
Happy New Year, Elizabeth!!
wearenotmartha says
Yum! I used to be a PB and choco granola bar fanatic, but these look way better than anything you can buy at the store!
Sues
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, Sues!
Emily @ Life on Food says
Middle ground is just what I need right now. I am still in sweet hangover mode and going cold turkey is not going to happen. These look darn good!
CrunchyCreamySw says
I totally agree, Emily. Thank you!
Consuelo - Honey & Figs says
These bars look truly delicious, and I love how they're a bit healthier than usual. It's all about moderation, isn't it? ;--) Gorgeous pics, by the way!
And Happy New Year! x
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thank you so much, Consuelo!! Happy New Year!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Oh, girrrrl! You wield one wicked whisk, Anna! I just adore peanut butter and oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips as well as Blondies. This is so right up my alley! I am with you...I try to offer up both the wicked and the good...indulgent treats as well as healthier treats. But, mostly treats vs. savory dishes! Thank you for sharing. Warmest wishes to you and yours for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year, my friend! May all your hopes and dreams come true. 🙂 xo
CrunchyCreamySw says
I can wait to see what you will share this year, sweet Stacy! Cheers! xoxo