Description
Sweet, no-bake chocolate oat bars promise pure indulgence with minimal effort. Rich chocolate and hearty oats combine in a simple, delectable treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Layer:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk
Base and Topping Layer:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare a square baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat, then incorporate brown sugar, honey, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and fully combined.
- Remove from heat and fold in rolled oats, mixing thoroughly to create a cohesive base mixture.
- Press two-thirds of the oat mixture firmly into the prepared pan, creating an even, compact bottom layer.
- For the chocolate layer, combine chocolate chips, butter, milk, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate saucepan.
- Melt the chocolate mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until glossy and completely smooth.
- Carefully pour the molten chocolate mixture over the oat base, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer, creating a rustic, textured topping.
- Refrigerate the bars for 2-3 hours or until the chocolate sets completely and becomes firm.
- Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the entire dessert from the pan and slice into square bars.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Customize the oat base by swapping honey with maple syrup for a deeper, richer flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free rolled oats to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Keep bars chilled to maintain their perfect texture and prevent chocolate from melting at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg