Description
Delicious no-bake chocolate oatmeal bars made with rich chocolate, hearty oats, and a hint of nuttiness. Perfect for a quick and easy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter for a nut-free version)
- 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (dark, semi-sweet, or dairy-free)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or almonds)
- Optional: 1/4 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the peanut butter and honey until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients, add in the vanilla extract, and mix until well-coated.
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and transfer the mixture into the dish, pressing down firmly.
- Cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- After chilling, remove the bars from the dish, slice them, and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze individual servings for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg