Gloria wanted to share this recipe, a “healthier” version of a chocolate treat to begin the near year as people look for lighter options after the holidays!
Enjoy these delicious “healthy bars.”
Scrumptious “Healthy Bars”
2 cups of oatmeal
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
2/3 cup chocolate chips (opt)
1 tablespoon chia seeds (opt)
Mix all together and press in a 9×9-inch container. If desired, top with the following chocolate concoction:
Healthy Chocolate
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
Place coconut oil in a saucepan. Heat just until oil melts. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Whisk together.
Optional: add 5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream for a milk chocolate effect.
This article originally appeared on Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum: Amish Cook shares healthy chocolate treat for 2026
Reporting by Gloria Yoder, Special to Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum / Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum
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