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No-Bake Chocolate Honey Bars

These no-bake chocolate honey bars are a messy, satisfying treat that come together with simple ingredients like honey, dark chocolate, butter, and oats. The process involves melting, mixing, and pressing the mixture into a pan, resulting in chewy, glossy bars with a rich chocolate flavor and a hint of floral sweetness. Their final texture is firm yet chewy, with a shiny chocolate top and a rustic, homemade look.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup honey natural floral sweetness, sticky texture
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for richness and chocolate flavor
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter adds gloss and richness
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats for chewiness and texture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract brightens the mixture with warmth
  • a pinch sea salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness

Equipment

  • 20x20cm (8x8 inch) square pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Heatproof spatula
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Line your square pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the honey and cocoa powder. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and slightly warm, with a glossy, chocolatey aroma filling the kitchen.
  3. Add the butter to the warm mixture and microwave in short bursts, stirring until the butter melts completely and the mixture turns shiny and smooth.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt, mixing until evenly combined and fragrant.
  5. In a separate bowl, measure out the oats and then fold them into the chocolate honey mixture, ensuring they are well coated and sticky.
  6. Transfer the mixture into your prepared pan and press down firmly with a spatula, spreading it evenly to about 1 to 1.5 inches thick. You want a compact, textured surface with some crackles from the oats.
  7. Place the pan in the fridge and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is set and firm to the touch.
  8. Once chilled and firm, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Slice into squares with a sharp knife, wiping the blade with hot water between cuts for clean edges.
  9. Arrange the bars on a plate and serve at room temperature for the best chewy, glossy finish. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before chilling. Feel free to swap ingredients like honey or oats for variations, but keep the mixture firm for clean slicing.