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No-Bake Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Bars.

These No-Bake Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Bars are chewy, rich, and quick to whip up—perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients:
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup roasted cashews
  • 1 cup Medjool dates split and pitted
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter warmed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup ground flax and/or shelled hemp seeds (optional)
Topping:
  • 20 ounces semi-sweet/dark chocolate melted
  • Flaky sea salt (optional)

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x9 inch baking dish
  • Spatula
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Prepare the Base - Add the old-fashioned oats and roasted cashews to your food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
  2. Step 2: Add Dates and Peanut Butter - Add the Medjool dates, warmed peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Process until well combined.
  3. Step 3: Press into the Dish - Transfer the mixture to a lined baking dish and press firmly into the bottom.
  4. Step 4: Melt the Chocolate - Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Pour and Chill - Pour the melted chocolate over the mixture and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  6. Step 6: Cut and Serve - Once set, cut into squares or rectangles and serve.

Notes

  • For a nut-free option, swap cashews with sunflower seeds.
  • Use maple syrup instead of Medjool dates for a liquid sweetener.
  • Wrap bars in parchment paper for easy freezing.