Description
Busy day? These no-bake bars are your chewy, fudgy lifesavers. Packed with rolled oats, rich cocoa, and a double hit of dark and white chocolate, they’re sweet but balanced, indulgent yet wholesome. Perfect for lunchboxes, road trips, or that sacred solo coffee break, they’re fast to make, fun to eat, and freezer-friendly. Say hello to your new go-to snack!
Ingredients
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2 cups rolled oats
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2 tbsp cocoa powder (Dutch or natural)
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¼ cup dark chocolate chips
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¼ cup white chocolate chips
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⅓ cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
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¼ cup melted butter or refined coconut oil
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Melt & Mix: In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and honey until glossy. Stir in cocoa, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
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Combine: In a bowl, pour chocolate mixture over oats. Stir well. Cool 5–7 mins.
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Add Chips: Fold in dark and white chocolate chips. Reserve a few for topping.
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Press: Line an 8×8 pan with parchment. Press mixture in firmly. Add reserved chips on top.
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Chill: Refrigerate 1 hour. Lift out and slice into 10 bars.
Notes
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Too soft? Add more oats.
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Too crumbly? Add extra honey or press harder.
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Add-ins: Pretzels, dried fruit, peanut butter cups, or protein powder.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 160 kcal per Bar
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 22g