Recipe: Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Bars

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Many (granola bars) are loaded with varying forms of refined sugar, and contain little fiber and protein.

There are SO MANY granola bar options available in stores today. While we consider some to be decent quality, many are loaded with varying forms of refined sugar, and contain little fiber and protein. Making your own bars at home may take more time, but you have the ability to control the ingredients used and customize to your preferences. Check out our recipe for Oatmeal No Bake Bars that can be enjoyed on their own as a snack, crumbled over yogurt or cottage cheese, or as a source of carb and fat at a meal!

Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Bars

  1. 1/4 cup + 3 Tbsp peanut butter (or other nut butter)

  2. 1/4 cup + 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup, honey, OR agave

  3. 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil

  4. 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

  5. 1/4 tsp salt

  6. 2 cups quick oats

  7. 1/4 cup cocoa powder

Directions:

  1. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment or wax. Set aside.

  2. Stir together the first three ingredients. Gently heat until the oil is melted and peanut butter is easily stir-able.

  3. Whisk in the vanilla extract and salt, stirring until completely smooth.

  4. Stir in the quick oats and cocoa powder until evenly coated.

  5. Smooth into the prepared pan, and press down with a spoon as hard as you can. Really pack it in. Freeze until firm enough to cut.

Makes 10 servings

1 serving= 208 calories, 24g carbohydrates, 5g protein, 12g fat, 3g fiber

Health Wellness, Weight ManagementBethany Villarreal