No-Bake Pistachio and Dark Chocolate Bars
Quick and easy no-bake bars combining crunchy pistachios, oats, and coconut with a silky dark chocolate topping perfect for a healthy snack or sweet treat.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 cup shelled pistachios roughly chopped
- ½ cup rolled or quick oats
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Binding Mixture
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil optional, for chocolate melting
Instructions
- Combine pistachios, oats, coconut, and sea salt in a large bowl.
- Warm almond butter and honey or maple syrup in the microwave until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour melted mixture over dry ingredients and mix until evenly coated.
- Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment and press mixture firmly into the base.
- Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil (if using) until smooth.
- Spread melted chocolate evenly over the base.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours, then cut into bars and serve.