I think I’ve made these bars like 20 times. I seriously can’t get enough of them.
The perfect snack does exist!! I love these bars because they’re so easy to make, they stay good in the freezer for a long time, and you can cut them into large or bite-sized bars depending on what you’re feeling.
Whether you’re meal prepping or yourself or for kids, this is a recipe that saves a lot of time! You’ll want to make these many times. The combination of dates, coconut oil, and oats make the most delicious cookie texture. Then, topped with a smooth chocolate topping. Sometimes it’s hard to just eat one.
These bars are
Chewy
Naturally-sweetened
Perfectly salted
with smooth dark chocolate!
Salted Chocolate Oat Crumble Bars
Author: Ella Smith
Recipe type: Desserts
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Serves: 10 bars
These delicious bars are chewy, naturally-sweetened, perfectly salted, and has a smooth dark chocolate filling.
Ingredients
- Oat Layer:
- 4 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1½ cup oats (rolled oats or instant oats)
- 1½ cup pecans
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup almond butter
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Chocolate Layer:
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup honey
- sea salt
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- For the oat layer: Add all oat layer ingredients to a food processor.
- Pulse until crumbly texture, then blend until the texture holds together well. Scrape sides as needed.
- Set aside ½ cup of the oat mixture in a bowl.
- Evenly press remaining mixture into the lined loaf pan.
- For the chocolate layer: Melt coconut oil. Gently stir in cocoa powder and honey until smooth.
- Pour chocolate mixture into the loaf pan over the oat mixture. Use a spoon to spread evenly.
- Crumble remaining oat mixture over the top. Sprinkle with more salt, if desired.
- Freeze for 2 hours, then cut into pieces and store in an airtight container in the freezer.
Notes
There are a few substitutions that can be made with this recipe: cocoa powder can be replaced with cacao powder and pecans can be replaced with either almonds or walnuts.
I do not recommend replacing the honey. I tested the recipe using maple syrup and the chocolate texture was not smooth.
I do not recommend replacing the honey. I tested the recipe using maple syrup and the chocolate texture was not smooth.
oh this look so good. But I’m vegan so can’t have the honey. Could i just leave it out and go w/ a straight chocolate layer? or perhaps add a layer of melted chocolate?
thanks
Thanks! Yeah, I would say, if you want to leave out the honey, melted dark chocolate is a great idea! Just make sure the melted chocolate ends up being about 1/2 cup. Good luck! 🙂