Chocolate Almond Oat Bars
These simple {no-bake + gluten-free} Chocolate Almond Oat Bars are loaded with wholesome, rich ingredients making these sweet treats a fabulous edible gift or dessert to share with others!
Servings: 20 bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup smooth {unsweetened} almond butter
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1 stick {8 Tbs.} unsalted butter
- 2 cups rolled old fashioned *oats
- 1/2 cup roasted almonds coarsely chopped
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped {approx. 1 1/4 cups}
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- *If you're making gluten-free make sure the oats you use in the recipe are processed in a gluten-free facility.
Instructions
- Coat an 8 x 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper. {Leave 2 inches of parchment paper overhang on 2 sides of the pan.}
- Melt the first three ingredients {almond butter, honey, and butter} in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until melted and combined -- about 6 minutes.
- Remove the mixture from heat and stir in the remaining ingredients {oats, chopped almonds, chocolate and sea salt} until melted and well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. {Use a spatula coated in cooking spray to spread evenly.}
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
- To cut and serve, use the overhang edge of the parchment paper to lift the bars from the pan. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 20 bars or smaller bite-sized pieces.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
Adapted from Martha Stewart Living Magazine - September, 2014 issue