Description
These no bake chocolate oatmeal bars are chewy, chocolatey treats made with wholesome oats, nut butter, and melted chocolate. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack with zero oven time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup peanut butter (or other nut/seed butter)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional)
- Sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter and honey in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until smooth and fully combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Fold in rolled oats until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into a lined baking pan and flatten with a spatula.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil (if using) until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate over the oat base and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top (if using) and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Once set, slice into bars and serve.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
- Customize with dried fruits, nuts, or shredded coconut.
- Bars store well in the fridge for a week or in the freezer for two months.
- To speed up setting, chill in the freezer for 30–45 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
