Description
Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars are chewy, wholesome snack bars made with oats, nut butter, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey. These flourless, gluten-free bars are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a healthy dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup almond flour or oat flour
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 eggs or 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 6 tbsp water)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for added moisture)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add oats, almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until fully combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and press flat.
- Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips over the top and gently press them in.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
- Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 bars.
Notes
Use flax eggs and dairy-free chocolate chips to make the recipe vegan.For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter.Add-ins like chopped nuts, dried fruit, or shredded coconut can be mixed in.Add protein powder for an extra protein boost—adjust oats as needed.Do not overbake to keep the bars soft and chewy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
