Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

This recipe is completely vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free and it does not require baking. On top of all that, it also only requires 4 ingredients!

Ingredients:

Peanut Butter Oat Bars:

• 1 cup unsalted Peanut Butter
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
• 1 1/4 Gluten Free Rolled Oats

Vegan Chocolate Topping:

• 1/2 cup Vegan Chocolate Chips
• 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp unsalted Peanut Butter

Instructions:

1. Line a baking pan (20cm x 20cm) with wax paper or parchment paper, and set it aside.

2. Make the Peanut Butter Oat Bars: in a medium, microwave-safe bowl, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk them together until it is well-mixed. Heat it in 20-second increments until warm, fragrant and thick. Remember to whisk in between increments.

3. Add the oats. Stir and fold the mixture until it is thoroughly combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth the mixture into an even, tightly-packed layer and set it aside.

4. Make the Vegan Chocolate Topping: In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate topping ingredients. Heat it in 20-second increments until it is smooth and melted. Stir until smooth.

5. Pour the chocolate mixture over the oat bars. Using a spatula, smooth it into an even layer.

6. Freeze for 30-40 minutes, or until they are firm. Remove it from the freezer and slice into 16 bars.

7. Enjoy!