These fudgy chocolate oat squares are made with 5 simple ingredients and are no-bake!
Why You’ll Love These:
- No-Bake! I know how much a hassle turning on an oven can be so these are no bake and can be stored in the fridge/freezer for easy access.
- Only 5 ingredients! This recipe is super simple and you probably have all the ingredients on hand already!
- Vegan and contains no added sugar! Depending on the chocolate chips you use there can be no added sugar. I like the brand HU.
Ingredients Needed:
Equipment:
- Loaf pan or a 9×9 pan
- 2 Large Mixing Bowl
Oat Squares:
- Rolled Oats- Make sure to use rolled oats instead of quick oats since quick oats are finer.
- Protein Powder- Any protein powder will work. I recommend using a chocolate or unflavored-based one.
- Peanut Butter- You can also use another type of nut butter such as almond, granola, or sunflower seed.
- Maple Syrup- You can swap this out for another liquid sweetener such as honey.
- Chocolate Chips- A key ingredient to making the fudge part.
How To:
- In a large mixing bowl simply combine all the ingredients for the oat layer (rolled oats, protein powder, peanut butter, and maple syrup). Mix until a sticky dough forms. If the texture is not sticky enough add more peanut butter.
- Next, in a separate bowl melt the chocolate chips in the microwave. Melt the chocolate in 20-second increments making sure to stir each time.
- Trasfer 3/4 of the oat mixutre into a lined loaf pan.
- Then, once the chocolate is fully melted, stir in the remaining peanut butter. The consistency should be smooth.
- Once combined, pour the chocolate over the oat base. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top.
- Lastly, place that into the freezer to set for 1 hr.
- Once fully set take it out of the freezer, and let it sit out for 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Store in the fridge or freezer and enjoy!
FAQ
- How to store these? You can store them in an air-tight container in the freezer.
- You can also make these smaller if you want.
- To make this gluten-free swap the oats out for gluten-free oatmeal.
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Protein Chocolate Oat Squares
These fudgy chocolate oat squares are made with 5 simple ingredients and are no-bake!
Ingredients
Protein Chocolate Oat Base
- 2 Cups Rolled Oats
- 1/2 Cup Protein Powder
- 1/4 Cup Peanut Butter
- 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
Chocolate Fudge Layer
- 8 Oz Chocolate Chips melted
- 1/4 Cup Peanut Butter
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl simply combine all the ingredients for the oat layer (rolled oats, protein powder, peanut butter, and maple syrup). Mix until a sticky dough forms. If the texture is not sticky enough add more peanut butter.
- Next, in a separate bowl melt the chocolate chips in the microwave. Melt the chocolate in 20-second increments making sure to stir each time.
- Transfer 3/4 of the oat mixture into a lined loaf pan.
- Then, once the chocolate is fully melted, stir in the remaining peanut butter. The consistency should be smooth.
- Once combined, pour the chocolate over the oat base. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top.
- Lastly, place that into the freezer to set for 1 hr.
- Once fully set take it out of the freezer, and let it sit out for 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Store in the fridge or freezer and enjoy!
