Chocolate Oatmeal Squares

Today we are sharing one of our favourite Chocolate Covered Katie recipes: Chocolate Oatmeal Squares. They're simple, quick to make (I love me a good no-bake recipe!), and of course DELICIOUS! The perfect treat to whip up for last-minute company or your next potluck event!

If you're feeling a little extra, try topping them with a layer of Chocolate Sauce Frosting, which we shared here.

Enjoy!!

🖤 Chocolate Oatmeal Squares 🖤

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup + 3 tbsp peanut butter (or allergy-friendly sub)
• 1/4 cup + 3 tbsp pure maple syrup, honey, or agave
• 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil (48g)
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups quick oats
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder

Instructions:

1. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment or wax. Set aside. Stir together the first three ingredients. Gently heat until the oil is melted and peanut butter is easily stir-able. Whisk in the vanilla extract and salt, stirring until completely smooth. Stir in the quick oats and cocoa powder until evenly coated.
2. Smooth into the prepared pan, and press down with a spoon as hard as you can. Really pack it in.
3. Freeze until firm enough to cut. Leftovers can stay out a few hours, but I like to keep them in the freezer for optimum freshness, where they last a few weeks.