1/2cupbutteror dairy-free shortening, or coconut oil
2cupswhite sugar
1/4cupbrown sugar
6tablespoonscocoa powder
1/2cupmilkalmond milk if needed
1/2heaping cup creamy or crunchy peanut butteror other nut butter
1teaspoonvanilla extract
3cupsrolled gluten-free oats
Instructions
Line an 8×8 or 9×9 pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper and spray it with cooking spray and set it aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugars, cocoa powder, milk and heat over medium-high to high heat, stirring to encourage the ingredients to melt and combine. This can also be done in a microwaveable bowl using the microwave.
Turn the heat off or remove from the microwave and add the peanut butter and vanilla extract (careful when you add the vanilla, it could bubble up a bit on you) and stir until smooth. Then add the oats and stir to coat.
Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading it evenly into the pan.
Place pan into the freezer and freeze at least 30 minutes, or until bars have set up, before slicing and serving.