No-Bake Oatmeal Cookie Bars: Healthy Chocolate Dream!
No-Bake Cookie Bars: master these healthy, wholesome dark chocolate oatmeal treats. Perfect for a quick, guilt-free dessert or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups roasted cashews
- 1 cup medjool dates (pitted)
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut or almond milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashion oats
- 1 cup cooked plain quinoa
- 2 tablespoons ground walnuts or almonds
- 6-8 ounces dark chocolate (chopped into chunks (about 1 1/2 cups))
Instructions
- Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Process cashews and dates in a food processor until a thick paste forms (2-3 minutes). Add coconut oil, milk, vanilla, and salt; process until smooth (5 minutes).
- Combine oats, quinoa, and ground walnuts in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the warm cashew mixture into the oat mixture. Mix until combined, then cool for 5 minutes. Stir in chocolate chunks.
- Press the mixture into the prepared dish. Melt 2 ounces of dark chocolate and drizzle over the bars. Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until cold. Cut into bars and serve.
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Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.