Step 1

Line an 8x8" square baking dish with parchment paper, set aside.

Step 2

In a large, microwave safe dish, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter. Start by heating for 60 seconds, then stir and heat in 30 second intervals until completely melted and smooth. Set aside. (Alternatively, melt in a small saucepan over low heat).

Step 3

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 4

Stir in brown sugar and sea salt. Stir until sugar is dissolved.

Step 5

Add vanilla and stir until combined.

Step 6

Turn heat to low and add oats. Cook on low for about 2 minutes, or until ingredients are well combined.

Step 7

Press about half of the oatmeal mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish with a greased spatula. (Reserve the other half to sprinkle on top).

Step 8

Pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture gently and slowly over the bottom layer. Reserving about 2-3 TBS to drizzle on top.

Step 9

Very gently crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate peanut butter layer. Gently press it into place, making sure the entire top is covered.

Step 10

Drizzle the top with your remaining chocolate/peanut butter mixture.

Step 11

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight (until chocolate is set).

Step 12

Let the bars come to room temperature again before cutting into squares! Serve and enjoy!