Chocolate-Peanut Butter Oat Bars

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Top a buttery oat-pecan-coconut crust with a PB-chocolate drizzle, then let little helpers finish off these snackable streusel-topped bars.

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Oat Bars on a pink plate on a pink surface next to pecans
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Stand Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 bars
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 1 1/2 cups flour

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • 3/4 cup toasted pecans

  • 3/4 cup white sugar

  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

  • 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan with foil. Lightly coat with cooking spray.

  2. For crust, pulse flour, oats, pecans, white sugar, coconut, brown sugar, and salt in a food processor until blended. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles wet sand.

  3. Spoon three-fourths of oat mixture (about 4 1/2 cups) into the prepared pan. Press into an even layer. Transfer remaining one-fourth of mixture to a small bowl; using your hands, squeeze and rub mixture together until crumbly. Spread streusel on a rimmed baking sheet.

  4. Bake both pans, stirring streusel halfway through, until streusel is golden, about 18 minutes. Remove streusel from oven. Bake crust until golden brown, about 12 minutes more.

  5. Meanwhile, for filling, microwave chocolate chips and peanut butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl on High in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until mixture is melted and fully combined.

  6. To assemble, pour chocolate mixture over baked crust. Sprinkle with streusel. Chill until set, 2 to 3 hours. Cut into 20 bars.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

256 Calories
16g Fat
27g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 256
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 123mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 96mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.