Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars
Ingredients:
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened, creamy or crunchy)
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (melted)
Optional: 1 tablespoon coconut oil (to melt with chocolate for a smoother finish)
Directions:
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter and honey. Stir until melted and smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
Add rolled oats and mix until evenly coated.
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Press the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.
In a small bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Pour melted chocolate over the oat mixture and spread evenly with a spatula.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Cut into bars and store in the fridge for up to a week.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Chill Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Kcal: 210 kcal per bar | Servings: 12
Tips:
Use parchment to lift the bars easily from the pan after chilling.
Add chia seeds or flaxseeds for an extra nutrition boost.
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