Description
No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars are a delicious and easy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
- ½ cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: shredded coconut, crushed nuts, or extra chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some overhang.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
- In another bowl, mix together the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until all oats are well coated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips to ensure they are spread throughout the mixture.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula or your hands to compact it firmly.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the bars to set.
- Once set, use the overhanging parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into squares or rectangles based on your preference.
- Place any leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to your preference by using more or less honey or maple syrup.
- Try different nut butters for varied flavors.
- Store in the fridge for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg