Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
Chewy, sweet, and nutty bars that combine oats with chocolate chips for a delicious and healthy snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup flour (whole wheat or all-purpose)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut/seed butter) Can substitute for nut-free butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (or dairy-free chocolate chips)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Make sure the paper hangs over the sides for easy removal later.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey (or maple syrup), almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until fully combined. The mixture should be thick.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before lifting it out using the parchment overhang. Allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in a toaster oven.