**Indulge in 5-Minute Healthy No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars**
Healthy no-bake chocolate oat bars with a layered texture, combining oats, peanut butter, and dark chocolate for a delicious snack.
- Author: Zoe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or finely ground oats)
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp natural peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 2 Tbsp mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
- Mix oats, almond flour, and salt in a bowl. Add peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir until combined, then press firmly into the pan.
- In a small saucepan, melt peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt over low heat. Stir until smooth, then pour over the base layer. Chill for 20 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and coconut oil (microwave or double boiler). Pour over the chilled middle layer and spread evenly. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top if using.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Lift out, slice into bars, and serve.
Notes
- Store in the fridge for best texture.
- Substitute almond butter for peanut butter if preferred.
- Use honey instead of maple syrup for a different sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy no bake oat bars, no bake snack bars, chocolate oat bars, layered dessert bars