Description
These no-bake chocolate oat bars feature a crunchy peanut butter-oat base topped with rich melted dark chocolate. With just four ingredients and no oven required, they make a quick, wholesome treat perfect for snacking or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 cup peanut butter (or any natural nut butter)
- ⅓ cup honey (or maple syrup, date syrup, agave, etc.)
- 1½ cups dark chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, and honey. Mix well until fully combined and sticky.
- Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper. Press the oat mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
- Melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave (in 10-second bursts, stirring in between) until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil if needed to thin the chocolate.
- Pour melted chocolate over the oat base and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate is set.
- Once chocolate is firm (but not rock-hard), cut into 16 bars with a sharp knife. Wipe the knife between cuts for clean edges.
- Store in fridge or freezer as preferred. Serve chilled or slightly softened at room temp.
Notes
- Use maple syrup for a vegan version and ensure chocolate is dairy-free.
- For a nut-free option, substitute sunflower seed butter and nut-free chocolate.
- Press oat base firmly to help bars hold their shape when cut.
- Add mix-ins like chopped nuts, seeds, coconut, or dried fruit for variety.
- If chocolate cracks while cutting, let the bars rest at room temperature for a minute before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
