Description
This heavenly hunks recipe is a soft, chewy, no-bake snack that tastes just like the original — but better! Made with wholesome oats, coconut, chocolate chips, and sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and fully customizable. Perfect for meal prep, school snacks, or late-night cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup mini dark chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Melt coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix coconut oil, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add oats, coconut, salt, and chocolate chips. Stir to fully combine.
- Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture in evenly and firmly.
- Chill in the fridge for 1–2 hours (or freezer for 30 minutes) until set.
- Lift, cut into squares, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup and dairy-free chocolate.
- Customize with add-ins like nut butter, raisins, or protein powder.
- Don’t skip chilling — it’s what makes the bars firm and sliceable.
- Store in fridge for up to 7 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg