No-Bake Salted Caramel Oat Squares

These No-Bake Salted Caramel Oat Squares are heavenly. They are perfect for breakfast or snack and involve hearty oatmeal and chocolate. Win, win, win.

Favorite things this week:

• These no-bake bars! Yassss. I love when dessert (or snack) that involves hearty oatmeal and chocolate. So, win, win, win
• My second cookbook, One-Pot Cooking for Two is available for pre-order so you can use this link to place your order
• Time spent with cousin
• Fresh, crisp Fall air!
• A quick naps

What are the ingredients to make no-bake salted caramel oat squares?

No unique ingredients required to make these squares. You only need

• Butter
• Peanut butter
• Butterscotch chips
• Marshmallows
• Oat Cereal
• Milk chocolate chips
• Dark chocolate chips
• Salt or sea salt

I use natural, no sugar, peanut butter for this recipe as it helps cut down on the sweetness of the bars, but it works well with any type of nut butter. If there are nut allergies in the house, you can substitute with a nut butter alternative such as Sunbutter.

How to make no-bake salted caramel oat squares?

First, you need melted butter, then combine it with peanut butter and butterscotch chips until they are all melted and combined. Add in marshmallow and continue to heat and stir until well blended.

Add oats in a bowl combine with liquid mixture over the top. Press into a 7×11 baking pan (baking dish) lined with parchment paper. Press with the back of your spoon or your slightly dampened hand.  Set aside.

Melt chocolate chips and the remaining butter in a microwave until chocolate is smooth. Then pour melted chocolate over the oat squares. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes and sprinkle with salt. Return to the fridge then cut into squares.

Yep, super easy and no baking required.

What do I like about these bars?

• Super easy to make
• Super quick and can be done in less than 30 minutes
• No oven required. Woot!
• You can adjust the pan to 9×13 pan if you have to
• And customizable. Why not sprinkle with MORE chocolate chips on top?

Sometimes things are THAT good, like these salted caramel oat squares. So, no judgment for eating two of these caramel oat bars … or two. Go ahead. Promise. I support you.

Looking for more no-bake dessert recipes?

• No-bake Oatmeal Cookies. No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies are a breeze to make and almost impossible to mess up! They are the perfect cookie if you aren’t the most confident in the kitchen, but still so delicious that everyone will think you’re a true master chef.  
• No-bake Chocolate Brownie Pudding. Chocolate lovers – this one is for you, and it will NOT let you down! This no-Bake Chocolate Brownie Pudding is literally what your dreams are made of – easy to make, can be prepped in under ten minutes, and only require five ingredients!
• No-bake Pumpkin Cheesecake. We go crazy for the no-bake option The gingersnap crust is a must and adds that extra layer of fall. 
• Best Low-Carb No-bake Cookies. Sweet, crunchy and easy to make, these best low-carb no-bake cookies are the perfect low carb treat that can be done in less than 10 minutes.

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