- In a large saucepan melt 1 cup no trans fat margarine. Stir in ½ cup packed brown sugar or ¼ cup brown sugar substitute for baking, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well.
- Stir in 3 cups uncooked old-fashioned oats.
- Heat over low heat until blended.
- Coat a 9-inch square pan with vegetable cooking spray.
- Spoon half of the dough into the pan and press with the back of a large spoon to evenly cover the bottom of the pan.
- In saucepan melt over low heat 1 cup semisweet chocolate chops.
- Stir in ¾ cup peanut butter.
- Pour over the oat mixture in the pan and spread evenly with spatula.
- Spoon remaining oat batter evenly over the top and press down.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before servings.
- Cut into squares before serving.
Makes 25 bars.
