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These No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are naturally sweetened, packed with oats, and topped with dark chocolate bliss
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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

These No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are naturally sweetened, packed with oats, and topped with dark chocolate bliss
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars, No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 255grams creamy natural drippy peanut butter (just peanuts + salt)
  • ½ cup 175grams packed pitted Medjool dates (about 6-7 large pitted Medjool dates)
  • ¾ cup 70grams old fashioned rolled oats, gluten free if desired
  • 1 3 ounce dark chocolate bar (around 70%), dairy free if desired
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp flaxseed meal or sub hemp seeds or leave out
  • Maldon sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Start by soaking the dates in warm water for about 10 minutes—this softens them up so they blend more easily with the peanut butter and oats. After soaking, drain them well.
  • In a food processor, add the peanut butter, soaked dates, vanilla, chia seeds, and flaxseed. Pulse until everything is well combined and the dates are mostly smooth. It’s okay if there are a few small chunks—just not too many!
  • Add in the oats and pulse a few more times until they're incorporated into the mixture. You might need to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times to make sure everything blends evenly.
  • Line an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan with parchment paper, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form an even layer.
  • To make the chocolate topping, melt the dark chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and gently tilt the pan to evenly coat the top.
  • Place the pan in the fridge for at least 1 hour to allow everything to set. Once firm, slice into 10 squares. If you'd like, sprinkle a little sea salt on top for an extra flavor boost!
  • Store the bars in the fridge in a covered container—they'll keep fresh for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months for longer storage.