Classic No-Bake Chocolate Bars 🍫✨

Rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats come together in these easy no-bake bars—perfect for a quick treat or nostalgic dessert.

Ingredients 🛒

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• Pinch of salt

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Prepare pan: Line 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment or lightly grease.
2. Cook base: In saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, milk, cocoa, sugar, and salt. Stir until butter melts and mixture boils.
3. Boil: Let boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
4. Add mix-ins: Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Add oats and mix until coated.
5. Press: Spread mixture into prepared pan. Smooth top.
6. Cool: Let set at room temperature 30–45 minutes.
7. Cut & serve: Slice into bars and enjoy.

Tips

• Extra indulgence: Drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle sea salt on top.
• Variation: Swap peanut butter for almond or cashew butter.
• Serving idea: Pair with a glass of cold milk or coffee.

Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cool Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: ~55 minutes
• Kcal: ~200 per bar
• Servings: 16 bars

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Classic No-Bake Chocolate Bars—chewy, chocolatey, and nostalgic 🍫✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you drizzle them with extra chocolate or keep them simple?”
• Rotating closers: “Save for your next quick treat.” • “Tag a friend who loves no-bake desserts.” • “Chocolate oats, peanut butter bliss.”