These no-bake chocolate oatmeal bars are a delicious and nutritious option for healthy snacks. Packed with oats, nut butter, and a touch of sweetness, they make for an ideal breakfast food or a quick energy boost throughout the day.
This recipe is simple and requires no baking, making it perfect for easy healthy meal prep. You can customize the bars with your favorite mix-ins for a variety of healthy sweets.
Quick and Nutritious No-Bake Oatmeal Bars
These no-bake oatmeal bars are made with rolled oats, nut butter, honey, and chocolate chips. They come together in just a few minutes and need to chill in the refrigerator before serving. This recipe yields about 12 bars, making it perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup nut butter (such as almond or peanut butter)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, nut butter, honey, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- Press Mixture: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly with a spatula or your hands to create an even layer.
- Chill: Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour to set.
- Cut and Serve: Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 bars
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
