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No-Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars
Chewy and crunchy from the peanut butter and oatmeal, topped with the tallest layer of chocolate, the no-bake oatmeal peanut butter bars are perfect for the afternoon slump. And for a quick pick-me-up dessert!
Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Setting Time
4
hours
hrs
Course:
Dessert, Snack
Keyword:
no-bake oatmeal bars, peanut butter oatmeal bars, no-bake bars, healthy no-bake oatmeal bars
Servings:
16
Bars
Calories:
Author:
Natasha Minocha
Ingredients
1
cup
Rolled oats
1
cup
Desiccated coconut
1/4
cup
Almond meal
1
cup
Peanut butter
2
tsp
Coconut oil
1/2
cup
Honey
You can also use maple syrup, date syrup, or agave
2
tsp
Vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
1/3
cup
Dark 70% chocolate
1/4
cup
Almond milk
You can use any milk you prefer
Instructions
Line an 8" pan with parchment paper.
Lightly roast the oats in a pan. Let them cool, then coarsely grind them in your food processor.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, coconut, and almond meal.
Heat the peanut butter and coconut oil over gentle heat in a saucepan. When the butter melts, take it off the heat.
Stir in the honey and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Pour over the dry ingredients. Stir well to get a sticky mixture.
Spread evenly on the prepared pan. Set in the refrigerator.
Chocolate Topping
Combine the chocolate and almond milk in a small bowl over a pan of simmering water.
Stir until the chocolate is melted, smooth, and glossy.
Pour over the oatmeal bars.
Sprinkle over some chopped peanuts and sea salt. This is optional.
Let this set in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe has been adapted from
JOYFOODSUNSHINE
.