Step 1

Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium, microwave-safe bowl add peanut butter and maple syrup and heat in microwave 20 seconds and whisk together. Heat another 20 seconds if peanut butter mixture has not heated through and melted.

Step 3

Add oats. Stir and fold until thoroughly combined. Scoop oat mixture into the prepared baking pan.

Step 4

Using a rubber spatula, smooth into an even, tightly-packed layer. Set aside.

Step 5

Microwave chocolate and peanut butter together until melted in 30 second increments until melted. Stir and pour chocolate over bars, spreading out evenly over bars with rubber spatula or back of spoon.

Step 6

Freeze for 45 minutes, or until firm. Remove from freezer and slice into bars.