Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars You’ll Crave

Delicious and healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars you can make without baking.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings: 16 slices

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: Vegan

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

0.5 cup Butter or Coconut Oil Use refined coconut oil for best results.
1 cup Coconut Sugar Can substitute with white sugar.
2 cups Quick Oats Regular rolled oats can be substituted.
0.5 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Preferred for texture and flavor.

Flavor Ingredients

1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract for better taste.
0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional but recommended.

Filling Ingredients

1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Use high-quality chocolate.
0.5 cup Natural Peanut Butter Choose natural without added sugars or oils.

Equipment

8x8-inch baking dish
Medium saucepan
spatula

Method

Preparation Steps

Prepare the pan by lining an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Melt the base ingredients in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
Combine coconut sugar and vanilla extract, then bring to a low boil while stirring.
Add dry ingredients, stir until fully combined.
Press the base into the prepared pan.
Melt dark chocolate chips and peanut butter together until smooth.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the oat base and spread evenly.
Crumble remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer.
Chill in the refrigerator until set, about 2 hours.
Slice into 16 squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, use high-quality ingredients and adjust sweetness as needed.

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