Description
A simple and delicious no-bake dessert combining rolled oats, chocolate, and nut butter for a rich treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- A pinch of salt
- ½ cup nut butter (peanut butter or almond butter)
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan: Line an 8×8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix nut butter, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract.
- Combine the Mixtures: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Press and Set: Transfer mixture into the prepared dish and pack it down evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Cut and Serve: Lift bars out using parchment overhang, cut into squares, and enjoy!
Notes
Experiment with add-ins like nuts or dried fruits. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-bake, chocolate, oatmeal, dessert, bars