Delicious, easy, and healthy no bake Almond Butter Oatmeal Bars drizzled in chocolate and topped with crunchy roasted almonds. Perfect for snacking, with coffee, or an afternoon treat! Vegan and gluten free.
It's the New Yeeeyahhhhh! Holy guacamole, can you believe it's already the new year? A mere three months until this gal ties the knot!
In celebration of all things renewed and delicious, we're whipping up a splendid almond butter oatmeal snack bar recipe smothered in dark chocolate inspired by my Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars. You know I seriously adore healthy snacks made with oats.
How to make
The base of these seven-ingredient bars is a mix of old-fashioned oats, ground flaxseed for fiber and omega-3's (you only absorb the nutrients if it's ground!), pure maple syrup, and plenty of almond butter. Slightly sweet, nutty, and oh so satisfying.
Then we cover the mixture in melted dark chocolate chips plus a touch of almond butter so the chocolate doesn't crack when you slice it.
They come together in less than 15 minutes and there's zero baking required! Pop these bad boys in the freezer and voila, you're a snacking professional.
Storage tips
You can store the bars in the refrigerator or freezer; but know that they won't last long! You can store them for up to two weeks in an air-tight container in the fridge.
How to freeze
Freeze bars in a freezer baggie in an even layer for up to 3 months.
Easy No Bake Almond Butter Oatmeal Bars
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Delicious, easy, and healthy no bake Almond Butter Oatmeal Bars drizzled in chocolate and topped with crunchy roasted almonds. Perfect for snacking, with coffee, or an afternoon treat! Vegan and gluten free.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup + 1 tbsp almond butter, divided
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅔ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup roasted salted almonds, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper going both ways.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together oats, flax, and salt. Add 1 cup almond butter and maple syrup, stirring until combined. It will be very thick!
- Spoon mixture into lined baking dish and using wet hands, press evenly into dish.
- Place chocolate chips and remaining 1 tbsp almond butter in a small bowl. Melt in 20 second increments, stirring each time, until melted.
- Pour chocolate mixture onto bars and use a rubber spatula to spread evenly. Top with crushed almonds if desired. Place dish in freezer and freeze for about an hour, or until chocolate is hardened. Slice into 16 bars. Store in the refrigerator or freezer. I like them best right out of the freezer!
Penny says
These bars are the best! I seriously love all of your recipes. Thank you!!
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Alexis Joseph says
So glad you loved them, Penny!!
Mary Anne Grimley says
wondering if you have the nutritional value for these great looking bars. I can figure it out, but if you have it that would make my life easier.
All the best!
Mary
Emma Phelps says
These came out amazing!! Perfect snack to just grab and go for some energy!
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Alexis Joseph says
Thanks so much, Emma! I'm so happy that you loved the bars.
Sharriea Williams says
I don’t usually comment on recipes but I had to for this one. My fiancé RAVED about it and he doesn’t usually like my healthy snacks/meals lol. I used Agave instead of Maple Syrup and I added chia seeds. They came out bomb and this will definitely be a repeat recipe for me. Thanks so much for sharing!
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Alexis Joseph says
Wonderful! I really appreciate the feedback, Sharriea!
Erin P says
These are a great snack to have on hand and they easily keep in the fridge or freezer. Also, most ingredients you will have on hand or can make a swap for
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Alexis Joseph says
Wonderful. So glad you enjoyed them, Erin!
Darlene says
These are such a fantastic snack!! I was looking for something easy and tasty, and I found it! You should make these right now 🙂
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Hena Tayeb says
Ooh yum.. these look great.