No Bake Chocolate Filled Oat Bars
This easy-to-make and simple no-bake oatmeal bar recipe is made with peanut butter, rolled oats, honey, and protein powder for the outer layer and a chocolate peanut butter filling.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
Outer Layer
- 2 Cups Rolled Oats
- 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein
- ½ Cup Honey or agave
- ½ Cup Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Filling
- ½ Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
- ¼ Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
Instructions
- Prepare an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats and protein. Add in the honey, peanut butter, and vanilla extract, and use a handheld mixer to combine.
- Press half of the mixture into the prepared pan. In a microwave-safe bowl, gently melt the chocolate and peanut butter together until smooth.
- Pour mixture over the oat layer and chill in the freezer for 20 minutes or until the chocolate layer is solid.
- Press the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate and cut it into 12 squares before serving. *Store in the refrigerator
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Notes
- You can use plant-based Protein powder or any other type you have on hand.
- Agave will work great in place of honey as a plant-based option.
- Use sugar-free chocolate chips if possible to cut down on the sugar.
- I prefer using creamy peanut butter. It holds well. But other nut butter will work too.
- Store in a container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
- You can freeze them for up to 3 months. To thaw just let it sit on the counter for 20 minutes or so.
- Note: originally posted in 2020. This recipe was updated with new images more tips, and a video.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg