Description
Indulge in these delightful No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars, a luxurious treat combining rich chocolate and wholesome oats in an elegant, easy-to-make dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour (or finely ground oats)
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup creamy nut butter (such as almond or peanut)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ½ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats and almond flour. Stir well to achieve a uniform texture.
- Add honey or maple syrup and nut butter. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated and sticky.
- Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the chocolate sauce over the oat mixture, folding gently until evenly coated.
- Line a square baking dish with parchment paper and press the mixture firmly into the dish, smoothing the top.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped nuts over the top and press down slightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set, then slice into bars and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For prolonged freshness, refrigerate. For a gourmet touch, drizzle with melted chocolate or carob before serving.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
