🍫✨ Sugar-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars (Mediterranean Style)
No-Bake • Freezer-Friendly • Naturally Sweetened
Ingredients (Makes 20–24 bars)
Oat Layer
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3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
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¾ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
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½ cup coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil (Mediterranean twist)
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½ cup sugar-free maple syrup OR ⅓ cup honey
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of sea salt
Chocolate Layer
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1½ cups sugar-free dark chocolate chips (70%+ preferred)
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2 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
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Optional: 2 tbsp peanut butter for a creamier layer
🥣 Instructions
1. Prepare the Oat Base
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Line an 8×8 or 9×9 pan with parchment paper.
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In a saucepan, melt together:
peanut/almond butter + coconut/olive oil + sugar-free maple syrup + vanilla + salt. -
Stir until smooth and warm (do not boil).
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Add oats and mix until fully coated.
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Press half of this mixture firmly into the pan to form the bottom layer.
2. Make the Chocolate Layer
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Melt chocolate chips + oil (and peanut butter if using)
over low heat or in the microwave in 20-second intervals. -
Stir until silky and smooth.
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Pour over the bottom oat layer and spread evenly.
3. Add the Top Layer
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Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate and gently press down.
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Swirl lightly to create the textured look (as in the picture).
4. Chill
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Refrigerate for 2–3 hours or freeze for 45 minutes.
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Slice into squares once firm.
❄️ Freezing Instructions
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Place cut bars in an airtight container with parchment between layers.
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Freeze for up to 3 months.
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Let thaw 10 minutes before serving — they soften perfectly (just like you described!).
🍽️ Mediterranean Add-In Ideas
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Add crushed walnuts or pistachios to the oat mixture
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Use tahini instead of peanut butter for a sesame-Mediterranean flavor
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Add orange zest for a bright Levant-style touch
