No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars

Ingredients:

For the Base:

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup peanut butter (or any nut or seed butter)
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Chocolate Topping:

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup peanut butter (or any nut or seed butter)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Base:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.

1. Press into Pan:

• Line a square or rectangular baking pan with parchment paper.
• Press the oat mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan.

1. Melt Chocolate Topping:

• In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate chips and peanut butter together until smooth.

1. Pour Chocolate Topping:

• Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the oat base, spreading it out evenly.

1. Chill:

• Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or until the chocolate is set.

1. Cut into Bars:

• Once the bars are set, lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper.
• Cut into bars or squares using a sharp knife.

1. Serve and Enjoy:

• Serve these delicious No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars chilled.
• Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

These bars are a delightful combination of chewy oats and rich chocolate, and they make for a satisfying treat without the need for baking!