If you’re a fan of sweet recipes, like our Gluten Free Pecan Pie Bars and Easy Paleo Apple Crisp, you’ll love this easy Copycat Heavenly Hunks recipe.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THeSe Copycat Heavenly Hunks

• No Bake. These Copycat Heavenly Hunks come together in 30 minutes from start to finish and require no baking. These oatmeal cookie bars are the real deal, made with real ingredients, and easy to go together. 
• Chewy Texture. The oats and careful ingredient ratios create a chewy texture that’s oh-so-satisfying.
• Anytime Snack. Heavenly Hunks fit every occasion, whether as a healthy snack, a sweet ending to a meal, or a pleasant gift for friends. 

INGREDIENTS

Old Fashioned Gluten-Free Oats- The soft texture of this cookie bar.

Coconut Flakes- Adds a delicious sweetness to every bite.

Cashew Butter– A sub for almond butter if desired for almond butter hunks.

Coconut Oil- Brings the hunk together, making it a tasty and soft bar.

Pure Maple Syrup- Adds natural sweetness to the heavenly hunk cookie.

Brown Sugar– Adds depth to the sweetness from the molasses.

Pure Vanilla Extract- The vanilla flavor enhances the cookie bar.

Mini Dark Chocolate Chips or Chunks- Quality chocolate makes a difference in these cookie bars.

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 and line two sheet pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add softened butter, brown sugar, white sugar and cream them using a mixer for a couple of minutes until very creamy.
3. Add optional red food coloring, vanilla, and egg, and carefully blend until all ingredients are well combined.
4. In a separate, small mixing bowl, add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, and whisk until they’re well combined.
5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and use your mixer, on low speed to combine, but avoid overmixing. Add your chocolate chips and gently fold into your batter.
6. Use a cookie scoop to scoop dough onto the pans, evenly spreading the cookies apart by a couple of inches, with no more than 8 cookies per pan. Bake in the oven for 9-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are done but the center may look slightly underdone. As they cool they will cook through.
7. Once out of the oven, top with additional chocolate chips, if desired. Let the cookies cool before enjoying them!

VARIATIONS for Copycat Heavenly Hunks

1. Add Nuts: Incorporate your favorite nuts such as chopped almonds, pecans, or walnuts for an added crunch and nutty richness
2. Add Dried Fruit: Mix in dried fruits like cranberries, raisins, or chopped dried apricots to bring a burst of sweetness and chewiness.
3. Salted Caramel Flavor: Drizzle caramel sauce over the hunks before baking or sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top for a satisfying sweet and salty contrast.

Storing these Copycat Heavenly Hunks

Store your Heavenly Hunks at room temperature or refrigerator for 5-7 days in an airtight container to preserve their chewy texture and prevent them from drying out.

Freeze by individually wrapping them in plastic wrap or placing them in a freezer-friendly container. When the craving strikes, let them thaw at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Copycat Heavenly Hunks

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• Author: Michelle Powell
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 21 pieces

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This Copycat Heavenly Hunks recipe is ridiculously quick and easy to make, and your kids will gobble them up! A no-bake simple recipe that results in a delicious dessert or snack that’s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. This copycat recipe is even better than the store-bought option.

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Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups gluten-free quick oats, divided
• 3/4 cup coconut flakes
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup cashew butter
• 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips

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Instructions

1. Line a bread loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Using a high-powered blender, blend 1 1/2 cups of the oats on high to create fine oat flour.
3. In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, remaining dry ingredients, and all wet ingredients excluding chocolate chips.
4. Fold in chocolate chips using a rubber spatula.
5. Add mixture to the prepared bread loaf pan and press down firmly.
6. Put in refrigerator to set for 1-2 hours. Can speed up the process by adding to the freezer for 20 minutes or until they are firm.
7. Cut into bite-size squares and store in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.

Notes

• Store your Heavenly Hunks at room temperature or refrigerator for 5-7 days in an airtight container to preserve their chewy texture and prevent them from drying out.
• Freeze by individually wrapping them in plastic wrap or placing them in a freezer-friendly container. When the craving strikes, let them thaw at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes

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