Description
These Gooey Butterscotch Nut Bars are rich, chewy, and perfectly balanced between sweet and salty. No-bake, gluten-free, and easy to customize, they’re made with oats, nut butter, and a melty butterscotch topping—ideal for a quick dessert or snack.
Ingredients
1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups quick oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup butterscotch chips (dairy-free if needed)
Optional: 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, stir together almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Fold in the quick oats and chopped nuts until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle butterscotch chips on top, pressing them gently into the base.
- Optionally, sprinkle mini chocolate chips or shredded coconut on top.
- Chill the bars in the fridge for at least 2 hours, until firm.
- Once set, cut into bars and store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
Use certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
To make vegan, use maple syrup and dairy-free butterscotch chips.
Sunflower seed butter and pumpkin seeds can make it nut-free.
Add cinnamon or pumpkin spice for a seasonal variation.
Store in fridge for up to 7 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
