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Chewy, healthy peanut butter oat bars with salted chocolate!

Healthy Peanut Butter Oat & Chocolate Bars (no-bake)

Chewy, healthy peanut butter oat bars with salted chocolate! Gluten-free and vegan.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Makes: 16 bars
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (see notes)
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100 finely chopped dark cooking chocolate, finely chopped
  • Sea salt or coarse salt to finish, as needed

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8 pan with non-stick baking paper, leaving a little overhang for easy removal.
  • In a mixing bowl, stir together the oats, salt and cinnamon.
  • In another small bowl, stir together the honey, peanut butter and vanilla till smooth. Pour it over the oats and fold the mixture together with a silicone spatula until the oats are completely coated. It will be a thick and sticky mixture, so you could add a little more peanut butter if needed (I added an extra tablespoon).
  • Tip the mixture into the prepared pan and press it down firmly and evenly using the base of a measuring cup to help. Set aside.
  • Now melt the chocolate in the microwave for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent it from over-heating. Pour over the oat base and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle with the sea salt.
  • Place the pan in the fridge and chill for at least 1 hour. Then slice into squares and store in an airtight tin in the fridge for 10 days. You can also freeze them for longer. Happy not baking!

Notes

*Use a good cooking chocolate here which melts easily. Unfortunately I was running low and used a less than ideal quality one which seized a bit while I was melting it, so I had to do some damage control by stirring a bit of hot water into it (works every time!). But this is just to say, choose a good one! If you prefer, look for a certified dairy-free and refined sugar-free brand.
*Use a natural, unsweetened peanut butter here. It is a little runnier and easier to mix into the oats. If you're using another kind, you may need to adjust the honey and salt quantities.
*If you'd like thicker bars, you can double the recipe.