Description
No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars are the perfect combination of indulgence and nutrition, providing a rich chocolate flavor paired with hearty oats. These easy-to-make bars require no baking, making them ideal for snacks, lunchboxes, or a quick energy boost. Ready in just minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, they promise delight for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats and cocoa powder; mix well.
- In another bowl, blend peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated. If using nuts, fold them in now.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour until set, then slice into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Chill for at least 1 hour
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg