Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of these Best No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars. A simple, no-bake recipe that combines the classic flavors of oatmeal, peanut butter, and chocolate into a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Oat Mixture:
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
Peanut Butter Mixture:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil
Chocolate Layer:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix Peanut Butter Mixture: In a saucepan, combine peanut butter, honey/maple syrup, and coconut oil over medium heat until smooth.
- Add Oats: Stir in vanilla extract and salt, then mix in oats.
- Layer the Bars: Press half of the mixture into the dish. Melt chocolate, pour over the base, add remaining oat mixture.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 2–3 hours, then slice into bars and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- For added texture, incorporate chopped nuts or toasted coconut into the oat mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
