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Easy No-Bake Oat Bars

Easy no-bake oat bars topped with chocolate. These nutritious bars are vegan, gluten-free and made with only 7 pantry ingredients. Have them for a sweet snack, dessert or quick breakfast.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine vegan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 16

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, creamy (see notes)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups quick or rolled oats
  • 1 cup fine almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
  • 1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8 inch dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the oats, almond flour and salt to the same bowl and stir until combined.
  • With lightly wet hands, press the oat mixture at the bottom of the prepared dish. Make sure to press it well to help the bars hold together.
  • Melt the chocolate (with the coconut oil if using). You can use the microwave in 30 second increments or use a double boiler. Spread the chocolate on the oat bars.
  • Chill the bars in the fridge for 15 minutes or until the chocolate is firm. Cut the bars into your desired size. Enjoy!

Notes

Store the bars in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.
You can make these bars with peanut butter or almond butter. Choose your favorite.
I love to use a combination of quick and rolled oats for more texture. 
You can skip the chocolate for simple oat bars or add just a small drizzle.