No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
Quick no-bake chocolate oat bars made with oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, and a smooth chocolate topping. Vegan, gluten-free, pantry-friendly, and ready in about 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Base
- gluten-free rolled oats
- peanut butter smooth; stirred if natural
- maple syrup
Chocolate Topping
- chocolate chips or chopped bar
- peanut butter for melting into topping
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Warm peanut butter and maple syrup in a saucepan and stir until blended.
- Add oats and stir until fully coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Melt chocolate and peanut butter together, then pour over the base and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until firm. Slice into bars or squares.
- Press the base very firmly with a spatula or hands to prevent crumbling.
- For nut-free: use sunflower seed butter.
- Save money by using half chocolate chips and half chopped chocolate bar.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 1 month; they thaw in under 10 minutes.
Notes
For nut-free versions, substitute sunflower seed butter. Store in the fridge for 5 days or freeze for 1 month.