Fudge Oat Bars (Print)

Soft and chewy oat bars packed with natural goodness like nut butter and cocoa. A great snack or treat anytime.

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups of old-fashioned oats.
02 - 1 cup of your favorite nut butter.
03 - ½ cup of cocoa powder (unsweetened).
04 - ½ cup of either honey or maple syrup.
05 - 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
06 - A pinch of salt (about ¼ teaspoon).

# Steps:

01 - Toss the oats, salt, and cocoa powder together in a big mixing bowl.
02 - Stir the nut butter with the sweetener and vanilla extract until it's all creamy and blended.
03 - Blend the sticky wet mix into the dry stuff until no dry spots remain.
04 - Spread and press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined pan.
05 - Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before cutting it up.

# Notes:

01 - Feel free to toss in dried fruits or nuts.
02 - Pick gluten-free oats if that works for you.