Vegan No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
These delicious vegan no-bake bars combine creamy peanut butter, dates, oats, and chocolate for a healthy, satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Peanut Butter & Dates
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter (just peanuts salt)
- ½ cup pitted Medjool dates (about 6-7 large)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal (or hemp seeds or leave out)
- ¾ cup old fashioned rolled oats (gluten free if desired)
- 3 ounce dark chocolate bar (around 70% dairy free if desired)
Sea Salt
- Maldon sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Add peanut butter, soaked dates, vanilla, chia seeds, and flaxseed to a food processor and pulse until well combined and smooth.
- Stir in oats until just combined.
- Press the mixture into an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate over low heat, then pour over the pressed mixture and tilt to cover evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then cut into 10 squares. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired and store in the fridge.
Notes
For best results, keep refrigerated and enjoy within two weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.