🍫 Chewy Chocolate Walnut Oat Bars (No-Bake)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup walnuts
• ½ cup rolled oats
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp honey (adjust sweetness to taste)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 2–3 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter (optional, for a softer texture)
• 1–2 tbsp water or milk (if needed)

Instructions:

1. Add walnuts and oats to a food processor.
2. Pulse until the mixture becomes a fine crumb but still has some texture.
3. Add cocoa powder, honey, vanilla extract, and salt.
4. Blend until the mixture starts sticking together.
5. Add almond butter or a little water if the mixture feels too dry.
6. Press the mixture firmly into a lined small container or loaf pan.
7. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
8. Cut into bars and enjoy.

Storage:

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Can also be frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition (Approx. per bar, depending on size):

✅ Healthy fats from walnuts
✅ Fiber-rich oats
✅ Naturally sweetened
✅ No refined sugar
✅ Energy-boosting snack