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Close-up gluten-free no-bake chocolate oat bars with smooth chocolate tops and clean sliced edges.

No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars (Maple + Coconut Oil Version)

Chewy, fudgy oat bars naturally sweetened with maple syrup and layered with a silky chocolate topping. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and no oven required.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars

Ingredients
  

Base Layer

  • 2 cups gluten-free quick oats
  • 1/2 cup almond butter or sunflower seed butter
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • salt pinch

Chocolate Layer

  • 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup optional, for shine

Instructions
 

  • Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix oats, almond butter, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until evenly coated.
  • Press mixture firmly into the pan to form an even base.
  • Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil (and maple syrup if using). Stir until smooth.
  • Pour chocolate layer over oat base and spread evenly.
  • Chill at least 2 hours or until set. Slice into bars.

Notes

These store best in the fridge — the coconut oil keeps them firm and chewy. Optional maple syrup in the chocolate adds shine.
Keyword chocolate, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy desserts, maple syrup, no-bake, oat bars