Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
These bars feature a crisp oatmeal cookie base, a silky peanut butter filling, and a smooth chocolate finish. They recreate the flavor profile of a classic peanut butter cup in a convenient, handheld format.
Ingrédients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar · packed
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegan butter · melted
- 1 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup vegan butter · softened
- 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- coarse salt · optional
Préparation
- 1
Preheat the oven to 175°C and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- 2
Combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture forms moist crumbs.
- 3
Press the mixture firmly into the pan and bake for 11-13 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Let cool before adding the next layer.
- 4
Beat the peanut butter and softened vegan butter together using a mixer for about 1 minute. Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar until fully combined, scraping the sides as needed.
- 5
Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the cooled crust and place the pan in the refrigerator to chill.
- 6
Melt the chocolate chips with the oil in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second increments, stirring until smooth.
- 7
Spread the chocolate over the peanut butter layer, sprinkle with coarse salt if desired, and chill for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.