No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars

Prep Time10 minsDifficultyBeginnerYields16 ServingsCategoryBreakfast, Snack

Ready to impress this holiday season? These yummy no-bake chocolate peanut butter oat bars are made with simple wholesome ingredients for the perfect healthy-dish snack or dessert. Vegan. Gluten-free. Low-FODMAP - Contributed By Dietitian Debbie. Nutrition per Serving: 190 calories, Total fat: 12.4g, Total Carbohydrates: 17g, dietary fiber: 2g, total sugars 10g, Protein 5g.

¾ cup peanut butter

½ cup maple syrup

½ cup gluten-free oats

¼ cup pepitas

3 tbsp hemp hearts

2 tbsp cacao nibs

4 oz dark chocolate bar, chopped

1 tbsp coconut oil

¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes, shredded

Salt

Prep

Line an 8″x8″ baking dish with parchment paper.

Make

Add peanut butter and maple syrup to a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously until well mixed. Remove from heat.

Add oats and pepitas to a dry skillet. Toast over low heat for 4-5 minutes.

Transfer oats and peanut butter mixture to a mixing bowl. Add hemp hearts and cacao nibs and stir well. Pour mixture into parchment-lined pan. Use the bottom of a glass to firmly press mixture into the bottom of the pan. Transfer to the refrigerator.

While bottom layer chills, melt chocolate and coconut oil in a small mixing bowl fit over a small saucepan with boiling water. (You can also try melting in the microwave.)

While chocolate melts, toast coconut in the same skillet you used for the oats.

Pour melted chocolate over bottom peanut butter layer. Sprinkle with coconut. Chill for another 30 minutes in the refrigerator or until firm.

Sprinkle with salt before cutting into 16 pieces for serving.

Store these bars in the refrigerator or freezer.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16