Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients

The Base

  • 2 cups quick rolled oats (180g)
  • 1 cup walnuts (100g)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut flakes (110g)
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds (45g)
  • 2/3 cup honey (220g)
  • 1 cup peanut butter (260g)

The Chocolate

  • 1 cup cocoa powder (120g)
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil (125ml)
  • 1/2 cup honey (165g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Coarse coconut flakes, to sprinkle on top

Servings

This recipe makes approximately 25 pieces.

Nutritional Information (per piece)

  • Calories: 190
  • Protein: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Sugars: 12g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 45mg

Instructions

The Base

  1. Blend Ingredients: Using a food processor, blend the oats, walnuts, cinnamon powder, and salt into a smooth mixture. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
  2. Mix: Add the coconut flakes, chia seeds, honey, and peanut butter to the bowl. Mix everything well until fully combined.
  3. Prepare the Pan: Pour the mixture into a 9 inch (23 cm) square pan that has been greased and lined with baking paper that overhangs on the sides. This will make it easier to lift and remove the bars from the pan.
  4. Press the Mixture: Using a spoon, press the mixture evenly into the base of the pan. Set aside.

The Chocolate

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add the cocoa powder, coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract into a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Pour: Pour the chocolate mixture over the base and spread it evenly.
  3. Sprinkle: Sprinkle some coarse coconut flakes on top.

Chilling and Serving

  1. Chill: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for 2 hours to set.
  2. Remove and Cut: Once set, remove the bar from the pan by grabbing the sides of the baking paper and lifting it up. Cut into 25 pieces.
  3. Serve: Serve and enjoy these healthy no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars.

Conclusion

These Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are a delicious and nutritious treat that are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, walnuts, coconut flakes, and chia seeds, these bars are a great snack or dessert option. With the added bonus of being no-bake, they come together quickly and require minimal effort. Enjoy these bars as a healthy treat any time of the day!