Here’s a simple, delicious No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars recipe — chewy, chocolatey, and perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
🍫 No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
Ingredients (Makes ~16 bars)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Pan
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2️⃣ Make the Oat Base
- In a medium saucepan, combine peanut butter, honey, and butter.
- Heat over medium, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in oats (and optional nuts or coconut) until fully coated.
- Press evenly into the prepared pan.
3️⃣ Add Chocolate Topping
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour over oat layer and spread evenly.
4️⃣ Chill & Set
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours or until firm.
- Remove from pan and cut into bars.
5️⃣ Serve
- Enjoy as a snack, dessert, or on-the-go treat.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
💡 Tips
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the chocolate before chilling.
- Swap chocolate chips for dark or white chocolate to change flavors.
- Use almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
- Press the oat mixture firmly into the pan to help bars hold together.
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🍫 Peanut butter chocolate oat bars (extra peanutty)
- 🥥 Chocolate coconut oat bars
- 🌰 No-bake nutty chocolate oat bars
Do you want one of these variations?
