No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Squares
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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Squares
Description
Gently warming peanut butter softens it before combining with maple syrup and oats mixed with dark chocolate chunks. The mixture is pressed into a lined pan and chilled for two hours to set into firm squares. The oats give chewiness while chunks of dark chocolate add bursts of bittersweet flavor throughout.
This no-bake preparation avoids heating the chocolate directly, preserving its texture, and the inclusion of maple syrup offers a natural, smooth sweetness. These bars make for convenient snacks or energy-boosting treats without the need for baking equipment.
Variations can be introduced by adding flavor essences like mint, orange, or vanilla, or mixing in crushed nuts for extra texture. A pinch of sea salt can enhance flavor contrast if desired. Using certified gluten-free oats ensures suitability for gluten-sensitive diets.
Ingredients
- 320 g oats organic jumbo
- 170 g chocolate 70% Dark; cut into small chunks
- 170 g peanut butter
- 170 ml maple syrup
Instructions
- In a pan, gently heat 170 g Peanut butter until it isn't so stiff and then take off the heat.
- Put 320 g Organic jumbo oats into a large bowl with the chunks of 170 g Chocolate and pour in the peanut butter and 170 ml Maple syrup.
- Mix well.
- Line a rectangular dish with baking paper and put the mixture in the pan, pressing it down to fill the dish.
- Put the pan in the fridge for 2 hours, then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Adding flavor extracts like mint, orange, or vanilla can personalize the bars.
- Incorporating nuts adds extra texture and nuttiness.
- Including a pinch of sea salt can balance the sweetness.
- Dried fruit such as cherries pairs well with the chocolate and oats.
- Use certified gluten-free oats to make the recipe gluten-free.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 15people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1square | |
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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