No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars
A healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make snack perfect for lunch boxes. These no-bake bars are packed with oats, almonds, and a rich chocolate glaze.
Equipment
- Food Processor
- 8x8 inch square pan
- Small Saucepan
Ingredients
Bar Base
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup unsalted almonds
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Glaze
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving extra paper hanging over the edges for easy lifting.
- In a food processor, combine oats, almonds, raisins, and salt. Process until the mixture is finely ground and well mixed.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil together. Remove from heat, then stir in vanilla.
- Pour the warm peanut butter mixture into the food processor with the oat mixture. Process until everything sticks together and forms a dough.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan using the back of a wet spoon to smooth the top.
- For the glaze, whisk cocoa powder, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth and shiny.
- Spread the chocolate glaze evenly over the pressed oat layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm, then lift out and cut into 20 bars. Store leftovers in the fridge.
Notes
Nutritional Information per bar:
Calories: 143 | Total Carbs: 16.1g | Fats: 8.4g | Protein: 3.4g #BackToSchoolSnacks #HealthyLunchBox #NoBakeBars #KidFriendlyRecipes
Calories: 143 | Total Carbs: 16.1g | Fats: 8.4g | Protein: 3.4g #BackToSchoolSnacks #HealthyLunchBox #NoBakeBars #KidFriendlyRecipes
