Back when I was cooking in a tree planting camp, I was preparing for the summer by gathering recipes off the internet that would be suitable. It was the one and only season my daughter, Jordan, worked with me as the baker. It was a great summer, after which I worked for 2 more seasons with another less proficient baker, and then had had a enough! Anyways...this recipe is one I found on Allrecipes.com. The first time my daughter used it, she misread the recipe or got recipes mixed up (you have to bake cookies, bars and muffins, as well as a dessert for 60-80 very hungry tree planters a day) and it turned out very different from what it was supposed to. I think she mixed the chocolate and peanut butter mix with the oatmeal mix instead of layering it. But, what we thought was a flop, turned out to be one of the planters favourite treats to take in their lunches! So, if you are looking for more of a crumbley granola type treat, mix them all together and put into baggies!
Here is the 'correct' and more orthodox way to prepare this absolutely delicious and easy square!
Printable recipe here!
You will need only 6 ingredients. They are all pretty standard things you will have in your pantry.
Peanut butter, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, quick oats, brown sugar, and butter or margarine. You will also need two pots, a couple of spoons and a 9x9 inch pan.
Ready, set, go!
First, place 1 cup of margarine or butter into one of the posts and melt over medium heat. When it has melted, stir in 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Then mix in 3 cups of quick oats. Stir them well and let cook over low heat for 2 minutes.
Grab your 9x9 inch pan, grease it and then dump 1/2 the oatmeal mix in the pan and spread and press into the bottom.
Next, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth.
Pour this over the oatmeal crust in the pan. Spread it over evenly.
Crumble the rest of the oatmeal mixture over the top of the chocolate-peanut butter and press gently.
Cover and put it into the fridge for 2-3 hours or overnight.
Bring it to room temperature before you cut it into bars, and then try to resist eating the whole thing yourself and not sharing it with your family!
I guarantee you will be making this again and again. So easy and way too good to forget!
Yum! These oatmeal bars look incredible. I love that they are no bake so will make a quick treat for my kiddos. Thanks for sharing! PINNED!
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle! They really are so quick to make. I love 'fast' food!-Sue
DeleteThese look amazing Sue!!! I've never seen this recipe before. Definitely trying it!
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry! I'm pretty sure your kids will love it! Mine sure do...not to mention us grown ups!-Sue
DeleteYum, these look delicious. Thanks for sharing at Good Morning Mondays. Blessings
ReplyDeleteHi Terri! Thanks for stopping by. They are dee-lish-uss!!
DeleteDo you think there is anything else I could use besides peanut butter as my husband isn't that keen on it. Maybe a chocolate spread instead or what about cream cheese?? What do you think?? Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteHi Terri...I've thought about using almond butter. You could try the chocolate spread in place of the chocolate chips and peanut butter. If it firms up when you refrigerate it, it should work. The cream cheese might be okay too....sounds yummy anyways! They do make a chocolate cream cheese now which could be interesting to try. That is if you can keep from eating it all straight out of the container-so yummy! I'd love to hear what you try and how it works!-Sue
ReplyDeleteOh, this does look yummy! And no-bake is even better! Thank you for sharing at Snickerdoodle. Can't wait to try this!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the Little Shack, Elizabeth! It is yummy! You gotta try it!-Sue
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