Description
Fudgy, rich, and totally nut-free, these No-Bake Chocolate Sunflower Seed Bars come together in one bowl and set in the fridge. They’re lunchbox-friendly, freezer-friendly, and made with sunflower seed butter, cocoa, and oats for a chewy, chocolatey bite.
Ingredients
Sunflower seed butter (creamy) – 1 cup (240 g)
Maple syrup or honey – 1/3 cup (80 ml)
Coconut oil, melted – 1/4 cup (60 ml)
Vanilla extract – 1 tsp (5 ml)
Unsweetened cocoa powder – 1/4 cup (25 g)
Rolled oats – 1 1/2 cups (135 g)
Fine salt – 1/4 tsp (1.5 g)
Mini chocolate chips or sunflower seeds (optional) – 1/4 cup (45 g)
Instructions
1. Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
2. In a large bowl, stir sunflower seed butter, maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
3. Add cocoa powder and salt. Stir until fully combined and evenly chocolatey.
4. Mix in rolled oats until the mixture is thick and holds together when pressed.
5. Fold in chocolate chips or sunflower seeds, if using.
6. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan using a spatula or the bottom of a glass.
7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or freeze 30 minutes) until fully set.
8. Lift out, slice into 12 bars, and serve chilled or slightly softened at room temperature.
Notes
Stir natural sunflower seed butter very well before measuring, especially if it has separated.
Press firmly. Compacting the mixture is the difference between clean slices and crumbly bars.
For a deeper chocolate flavor, add 1 tsp (2 g) instant espresso powder with the cocoa.
Maple syrup keeps these vegan. Honey works too if vegan is not needed.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 7 days or freeze up to 3 months. Bars soften if left warm for long.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg