These chocolate almond oat bars don't need to be baked, and they're a tasty and healthy treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth. They taste great and have a satisfying crunch with every bite because they're full of oats, almonds, almond butter, and cocoa powder. They're also simple to make and don't need to be baked.
Instructions: Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal later. In a large bowl, combine oats and sliced almonds. In a small saucepan, heat almond butter, honey, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth. Pour the almond butter mixture over the oats and almonds, stirring until evenly combined. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle dark chocolate chips over the top and press them gently into the mixture. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm. Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars from the pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into bars and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.