Fudgy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars🍰 Dessert

Ingredients

For the Base

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 3/4 cup unsalted almonds
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Topping

• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the Pan

1. Slightly grease a 8×8 inch (20x20cm) square pan and line with parchment paper, in such a way that some edges are longer to make it easy to lift it up once it's set.

Make the Base

1. Place the oats, almonds, raisins, and salt into the bowl of a food processor. Process until completely combined.
2. Add peanut butter, honey (maple syrup) and coconut oil in a small saucepan and melt over low heat. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
3. Add the mixture over the oats mixture and process until completely combined and the mixture holds together.
4. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press with the back of a wet spoon to create a smooth surface.

Make the Chocolate Topping

1. In a small bowl combine the cocoa with honey (maple syrup), coconut oil and vanilla extract.
2. Spread evenly over the mixture in the pan.

Chill and Serve

1. Refrigerate for 2 hours to set. Keep leftovers refrigerated.