No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars

5 from 1 vote

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars

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

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time40

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Gluten-free, Vegan

Servings: squares

Calories: 170kcal

Author: Deborah Murphy

Ingredients

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 cups gluten free oats
1/4 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 pinch sea salt
1 cup vegan chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

Line an 8"x8" baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
Add peanut butter and maple syrup to a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously until well mixed. Remove from heat.
Mix together the oats, coconut, pumpkin seeds, salt, and peanut butter mixture in a mixing bowl. 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 in the microwave .
Pour melted chocolate over bottom peanut butter layer. Chill for another 30 minutes in the refrigerator or until firm.
Store these bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

Notes

Recipe adapted from this recipe from Vegukate.

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