Description
These chewy and delicious Vegan Oatmeal Bars with Peanut Butter and Chocolate are packed with wholesome oats, creamy peanut butter, and rich dark chocolate. A no-bake, dairy-free treat that’s perfect for snacking, lunchboxes, or a healthy dessert option. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in minutes! Keywords: vegan oatmeal bars, peanut butter chocolate bars, no-bake vegan snacks, healthy oat bars, dairy-free peanut butter treats
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 cup natural peanut butter (smooth, unsweetened)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips or chunks
- Pinch of salt
- Optional Toppings:
- Extra chocolate drizzle
- Crushed peanuts
- Sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Remove from heat and stir in oats and salt. Mix until fully combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips (wait a few minutes to cool slightly so they don’t fully melt).
- Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Optional: drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle toppings.
- Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours until set, then slice into bars.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats if needed.
- Bars store well in the fridge for up to a week or can be frozen.
- Add chia seeds or flaxseeds for an extra nutritional boost.
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg