Irresistible Chocolate, Oat, and Peanut Butter Squares

Are you looking for snacks to satisfy your kids who tell you 20 times a day "Mom, I'm hungry"? We have found a recipe that will please both kids and moms as it will satisfy their hunger and their craving for sugar, even if this recipe is not very sweet. 

No baking required, these delicious squares made with oats, chocolate, and peanut butter are perfect for satisfying your small cravings.

This recipe is easy to make and can be a great recipe to introduce our children to cooking. Since it requires no baking, it is truly an ideal recipe to introduce them to the culinary world and encourage them to cook more often. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup of butter
• ½ cup of brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups of oats 
• ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of dark chocolate chips
• ¾ cup of peanut butter

Preparation

1. Line an 8-inch by 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Heat until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
3. Add the oats, cinnamon, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Pour half of the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish. 
5. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter. Heat in 40-second intervals until the mixture is well combined.
6. Pour 3/4 of the chocolate mixture over the oats.
7. Add the remaining oats and pour the remaining chocolate on top.
8. Transfer to the fridge for 4 hours, then cut into squares before serving.

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The following video allows you to view in detail each of the necessary preparation steps for making these delicious squares that will delight both young and old. 

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