Healthy Unbaked Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal – packed with flavor and healthy ingredients, cholesterol-free, refined sugar-free, yet full of chocolate, rich, a little greasy with a rich, creamy finish great texture.
Source: Home Cooking Adventure
Ingredient
Produces about 16-20 bars
1 1/2 cups (180g) rolled oats
1/3 cup (60g) raisins
3/4 cup (75g) unsalted almonds
1/4 cup (20g) unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 teaspoon (2g) salt
1/2 cup (120g) creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup (80g) maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey
2 tablespoons (30g) coconut oil
1 teaspoon (5g) vanilla extract
chocolate glaze
1/4 cup (30g) cocoa powder
1/4 cup (80g) honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons (30g) coconut oil, melted
1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) vanilla extract
1. Grease an 8×8 inch (20x20cm) square pan and line it with parchment, so that some of the sides are longer for easy lifting when set.
2. Place oats, almonds, raisins and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Process until fully combined.
3. Add peanut butter, honey (maple syrup) and coconut oil to a small saucepan and melt over low heat. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
4. Add the mixture to the oat mixture and process until fully combined and the mixture holds together.
5. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press the back with a wet spoon to create a smooth surface.
6. Prepare the chocolate glaze. In a small bowl, mix cocoa with honey (maple syrup), coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
7. Spread the mixture evenly in the pan.
8. Refrigerate for 2 hours to set. Keep leftovers in the refrigerator.
