No-Bake Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Bars

These bars are the perfect balance of wholesome and sweet. The base is made with rolled oats, peanut butter and ground flax seed (a fiber and omega-3 boost!), and sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup. The top layer is melted dark chocolate with a touch of peanut butter for a satisfying dessert — no baking required.

Course Dessert, Snack

Keyword chocolate, peanut butter, healthy dessert, no bake dessert, easy dessert, dark chocolate

Prep Time 15

Freeze 30

Servings squares

Calories 320

Equipment

6x6 inch baking dish (or loaf pan)
Blender or food processor

Ingredients

½ cup rolled oats (plus an additional 1 Tbsp.)
1 cup peanut butter (plus 3 Tbsp. , divided)
½ cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
3 Tbsp. ground flax seed
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
½ tsp. salt

Instructions

Line a 6x6-inch baking dish with parchment paper. You can also use a loaf pan.
In a blender or food processor, add rolled oats. Blend or process until you have a flour-like consistency. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk 1 cup peanut butter and maple syrup or honey together. Add flax seed, stirring to combine, and let sit for 3-4 minutes.
Meanwhile, add dark chocolate to a microwave safe dish. Microwave until melted, stopping to stir every 30 seconds. Once chocolate is melted, stir in 3 Tbsp. peanut butter until combined.
Mix the oat flour and salt into the maple syrup mixture, stirring with a spatula or metal spoon until combined.
Press the flour mixture into prepared baking dish, pressing down firmly to make an even layer.
Carefully pour the melted chocolate mixture on top, using a spatula or metal spoon to create a smooth layer.
Place dish in freezer for 30 minutes. Remove from freezer and cut into bars. Option to add flaked sea salt on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition