No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars
No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars are quick, easy, and delicious snacks that combine hearty oats with rich chocolate and natural sweeteners. These bars require no baking, making them perfect for a fast, nutritious treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
1 cup peanut butter or almond butter
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter, honey, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in oats and chocolate chips (if using).
- Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan in an even layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Remove from pan and cut into bars.
Notes
- Use sunflower seed butter or tahini for nut-free options.
- Add chopped nuts or dried fruit for extra texture.
- Substitute cocoa powder with melted chocolate for richer flavor.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top before chilling for a sweet-salty twist.
- Mix in chia seeds or flaxseeds for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: Approx. 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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