4 Ingredient Healthy No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Oat Bars – Vegan, Gluten Free

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4 Ingredient Healthy No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Oat Bars – Vegan, Gluten Free

4 Ingredient Healthy No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Oat Bars: this vegan peanut butter oatmeal bars recipe is so easy to make & tastes like peanut butter cups! Chewy peanut butter oatmeal bars with a thick, chocolate topping. Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 4 ingredient, chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bars, gluten free, healthy no bake peanut butter oatmeal bars, peanut butter oat bars, vegan peanut butter oatmeal bars

Servings: bars

Author: Demeter Trieu

Equipment

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Oat Bars

1 cup unsalted natural creamy peanut butter
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 ¼ cups gluten free rolled oats

Vegan Chocolate Topping

½ cup vegan chocolate chips
¼ cup + 1 tablespoon unsalted natural creamy peanut butter

Instructions

Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
Make the Peanut Butter Oat Bars: In a medium, microwave-safe bowl (large enough to add oats later), add peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk together until well-mixed. Heat in 20-second increments in the microwave until warm, fragrant and thickened. Whisk in between heating increments.
Add oats. Stir and fold until thoroughly combined. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth into an even, tightly-packed layer. Set aside.
Make the Vegan Chocolate Topping: Use the double boiler method or do the following. In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, add Chocolate Topping ingredients. Heat in 20-second increments until softened and melted. Stir until smooth.
Pour this chocolate mixture over the bars. Using a clean rubber spatula, smooth into an even layer.
Freeze for 30-40 minutes, or until firm. Remove from freezer and slice into 16 bars. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

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Notes

Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container such as these reusable zip bags in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Note: After the first day in the refrigerator, you may store these in an airtight container at room temperature.
Freezing Instructions: Store in a freezer-friendly, airtight container for 1-2 months. Allow to thaw for 10-20 minutes before enjoying.
Nutrition Information: is an estimate based on the best-selling, most common brands per ingredient. Also, it's estimated based on 16 servings per recipe. :)

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