Super Simple No Bake Oatmeal Chocolate & Peanut Butter Fudge Squares

Delicious & Creamy Little Oatmeal & Fudge Bites❣

Ingredients: 

parchment paper or foil

1 cup (2 sticks) butter

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

3 cups quick rolled oats

1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips

1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter

Method:

Line an 8 or 9 inch square baking pan with enough parchment paper or foil to overhang the edges of the pan. (This will make it easier to lift the fudge squares from the pan.)

In a large saucepan, over medium low heat, melt the butter and brown sugar. Stir until the butter and sugar is dissolved. Add the vanilla and oats. Stir to mix. Cook and stir, over low heat, for 3 to 4 minutes.

Spread half of the oat mixture into the prepared pan. Press down to evenly cover the bottom of the pan. 

Place the chocolate chips and peanut butter into a glass bowl or measuring cup. Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir. Repeat until the chocolate and peanut butter are melted, blended and smooth. Set aside 1/4 cup of the chocolate mixture inside of a pastry bag or sandwich bag. Spread the remaining chocolate evenly over the oats in the pan. Sprinkle the remaining oats over the chocolate layer. Gently press into the chocolate. Drizzle the reserved chocolate over the top layer of oats.

Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Cut into 30 squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes: My family loved these❣ My parents said that they taste like fudge, except healthier because of the oats. I took the time to wrap each piece in a square of plastic wrap to keep them fresh and to package them for giving.