Description
These Best No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars are a delightful treat that requires no baking. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and honey, these bars are easy to prepare and perfect for a quick sweet fix.
Ingredients
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Oat Mixture:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Peanut Butter Mixture:
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix Peanut Butter Mixture: In a saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, and salt until smooth.
- Add Vanilla and Oats: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and oats until combined.
- Layer and Chill: Spread half of the oat mixture in the pan, top with chocolate chips, spread remaining oat mixture, refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Slice and Serve: Once set, cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
