Description
Creamy peanut butter meets rich chocolate in these irresistibly chewy no-bake bars made with wholesome oats and naturally sweetened. A perfect healthy treat for snacking or dessert with minimal prep and zero baking required.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup peanut butter (natural or regular)
1/2 cup pure maple syrup or agave
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter and maple syrup. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add the rolled oats and mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
- If using, melt the dairy-free chocolate chips and spread them over the top of the oat mixture.
- Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour or until the bars are firm.
- Once chilled, slice into bars and enjoy.
Notes
Use certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
Swap peanut butter with almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter for variation or allergies.
For added crunch, stir in chopped nuts or seeds.
Add shredded coconut or mini vegan marshmallows for extra texture.
Press the mixture firmly and chill thoroughly to prevent crumbling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
