Gluten Free Oatie Squares
I don't make a lot of no-bake desserts but on hot hot day who wants to turn on the oven for a sweet treat? These are simple enough that you can tend to your blender of gazpacho while you melt the chocolate. I cut my portions small, since even a small square tastes very rich.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 3 cups gluten-free oats
- 4 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×9 inch square pan with coconut oil
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter and coconut oil over medium heat. Stir in the maple syrup and the oats. Cook over low heat 2 to 3 minutes, or until ingredients are well combined.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Reserve the other half for topping.
- Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in a small, heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture over the crust in the pan, and spread evenly with a knife or the back of a spoon. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer, pressing in gently. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or overnight. Bring to room temperature before cutting into bars
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 155mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 181IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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