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Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are your new go-to for a wholesome treat that satisfies sweet cravings without the guilt, offering a fuss-free way to enjoy a delicious, nutrient-packed snack. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into chewy, flavorful bars perfect for breakfast, a midday pick-me-up, or a post-workout reward.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats (old-fashioned oats are best for texture)
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour for a lighter texture)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil for a dairy-free option), melted
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (for added sweetness and binding)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • ¾ cup dark chocolate chips (or mini chocolate chips)

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium-sized mixing bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars out later.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
    1 ½ cups rolled oats, ½ cup whole wheat flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt
  3. In a separate, larger mixing bowl, combine the melted butter (or coconut oil), packed brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Whisk these wet ingredients together until they are smooth and well incorporated.
    ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup packed brown sugar, ¼ cup honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  4. Add the lightly beaten egg to the wet ingredient mixture. Stir it in until it’s fully combined.
    1 large egg
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredient mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
    1 ½ cups rolled oats, ½ cup whole wheat flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup packed brown sugar, ¼ cup honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 large egg
  6. Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips. Reserve about ¼ cup of the chocolate chips to sprinkle on top.
    ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
  7. Spoon the batter into your prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to firmly press the batter evenly into the bottom of the pan. Press the reserved chocolate chips gently into the top of the batter.
  8. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center appears set.
  9. Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  10. After the bars have cooled completely (at least 1-2 hours), use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire slab out of the pan. Place it on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut into your desired bar size.

Notes

Stores at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.