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No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars - Discover these ultimate no-bake oatmeal bars! Easy to make with chocolate, peanut butter, and dates. Perfect chewy cookie bars

No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

These no-bake oatmeal bars are the ultimate solution for a quick, delicious, and satisfying dessert or snack. Combining the wholesome goodness of oats with rich dark chocolate and creamy peanut butter, these bars offer a perfect balance of texture and flavor. Ideal for busy bakers and chocolate lovers alike, this recipe requires no oven time, making it a fantastic option year-round. Prepare to impress with these easy-to-make, incredibly tasty oatmeal bars that are sure to become a favorite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 16
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup roasted cashews
  • 1 cup plump Medjool dates, split and pitted
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup ground flax seeds
  • 20 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted
  • flaky sea salt

Method
 

  1. Line a 9x9 inch square pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine oats, cashews, dates, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and flax seeds. Blend until a dough forms.
  3. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  4. Freeze the pan for 10 minutes to lightly chill the dough.
  5. Pour the melted dark chocolate over the chilled dough layer.
  6. Sprinkle the top with flaky sea salt, if desired.
  7. Chill the bars in the refrigerator until firm, at least 1-2 hours.
  8. Cut into bars and enjoy!

Notes

- Ensure your peanut butter is creamy and slightly warmed for easier blending.
- Use good quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate for the best flavor.
- Chill thoroughly to ensure the bars hold their shape when cut.