PEANUT BUTTER LUNCH LADY BARS: The Nostalgic Treat That Tastes Like Childhood!

 

(Chewy peanut butter bars with a crispy oat crust and melty chocolate topping—just like the ones from your school cafeteria!)

✨ WHY THESE BARS GO VIRAL

✅ Tastes like nostalgia (but better!)

✅ No-bake option (perfect for summer)

✅ Easy to customize (add-ins galore!)

🥜 INGREDIENTS (9x13" pan)

✅ The Crust

1 cup butter, melted

1 cup brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla

2½ cups quick oats

1½ cups flour

½ tsp salt

✅ The Filling

1½ cups peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)

½ cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp milk

✅ The Topping

1½ cups chocolate chips

2 tbsp peanut butter

👩🍳 STEP-BY-STEP

1. Make the Crust

Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla.

Stir in oats, flour, and salt until crumbly.

Press ⅔ of mixture into greased pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12 mins.

2. Add the Filling

Beat peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.

Spread over warm crust.

3. Finish & Chill

Melt chocolate chips + peanut butter, spread over filling.

Crumble remaining oat mixture on top.

Chill 2+ hours before cutting.