Chocolate Oatmeal Squares
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- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
Chocolate Layer
- 1 10 oz. Bag Vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 Cup Light coconut milk
Oatmeal Layer
- 2 Cups Quick cooking oats, or sub rolled oats
- 1/2 Cup Pecans, chopped
- 1/3 Cup Coconut oil, melted
- 1/3 Cup Maple syrup
- 1 Tsp. Vanilla
- Pinch Salt
Method
Instructions
- 1)
Add the bag of chocolate chips to a heat safe bowl. Melt over a double boiler (boiling water) or microwave in 30 second intervals. Be careful not to leave in the microwave too long or the chocolate will burn.
- 2)
After the chocolate has melted, remove from heat and add in the coconut milk. Mix until completely combined and smooth. Set aside.
- 3)
Mix the oats, pecans, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in a bowl until well combined. Set aside 1/2 to 3/4 cup of oatmeal mixture for topping.
- 4)
Line a 9×9 dish with parchment paper. Pour in the oatmeal mixture. Spread evenly and press down to make a solid layer.
- 5)
Pour melted chocolate over the oatmeal layer and spread evenly. Top with remaining oatmeal mixture.
- 6)
Place dish in the refrigerator for an hour to overnight (until chocolate is hardened). Remove and cut into 9-16 squares.
