5-Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars (Vegan)
These 5-ingredient no-bake chocolate oat bars combine a chewy peanut butter and oat base with a thin, crisp dark chocolate topping. They come together in one bowl, then chill until firm. No oven, no eggs and no dairy.
Why you will love these chocolate oat bars
- Five simple main ingredients
- No baking required
- A chewy oat layer with a crisp chocolate top
- Easy to prepare ahead and keep refrigerated
5-Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 180 g (2¼ cups) rolled oats (use gluten free if required)
- 120 g (½ cup) smooth peanut butter
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) maple syrup
- 25 g (5 tablespoons) cocoa powder
- 100 g (about ⅔ cup, chopped and melted) dark chocolate Dairy free
- Flaky sea salt for topping, optional
Instructions
- Line a small square pan (8 x 8 inch, 20 x 20 cm) or square container with baking paper.
- Mix the peanut butter and maple syrup. Then add oats and cocoa powder until evenly combined.If mixture feels too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup.
- Spread and press the mixture very firmly into the pan.
- Melt the dark chocolate and spread it over the top.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while the chocolate is still soft.
- Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, until firm.
- Slice with a warm knife and keep refrigerated.
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Tips for firm, clean slices
Press the oat mixture firmly and evenly into the pan so the bars hold together. If it still feels crumbly, add the extra maple syrup specified in the recipe, one tablespoon at a time.
Let the chocolate set fully before cutting. A warm, dry knife will pass through the topping more cleanly, with less cracking.
How to store the bars
Keep the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator so the chocolate stays firm. Separate stacked layers with baking paper to prevent them from sticking.
Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes. Choose rolled oats that are specifically labelled gluten-free if you need to avoid gluten.
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