Microwave Candy Bars

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

Creamy, chocolatey peanut bars with chewy oats and smooth peanut butter, perfect for a quick homemade treat that satisfies sweet cravings and suits all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. quick cooking oats
  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine
  • 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 c. light corn syrup
  • 1/3 c. semi-sweet chocolate bits
  • 2 Tbsp. peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Combine oats and margarine in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Microwave (High), uncovered, 3 to 4 minutes until heated through.
  3. Stir in brown sugar and light corn syrup until blended.
  4. Microwave (High), uncovered, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes, until heated and sugar is dissolved, stirring once.
  5. Press the mixture evenly into a lightly greased 8-inch square microwave-safe dish; set aside.
  6. Microwave chocolate bits in an uncovered glass bowl for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until soft, stirring once.
  7. Stir until smooth.
  8. Blend in peanut butter until well combined.
  9. Spoon the chocolate mixture onto the oat mixture.
  10. Spread evenly over the oat layer.
  11. Refrigerate until firm.
  12. Cut into squares or bars and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

667 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.2g 14% DV
Total Fat 44g 56% DV
Carbs 65.4g 24% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 58.5g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 129.5mg 6% DV
Potassium 219.5mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 75.8mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 40.5mg 3% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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