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Healthy Chocolate Chip Oat Bars


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

Description

Soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened, these healthy chocolate chip oat bars are packed with fiber and protein. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a healthy dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup almond flour (or whole wheat flour)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, egg, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
  4. Mix Together: Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until fully combined. Fold in dark chocolate chips.
  5. Bake: Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool & Slice: Let bars cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Once cooled, slice into bars.

Notes

  • Nut-Free: Use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut or almond butter.
  • Gluten-Free: Use certified gluten-free oats and almond flour.
  • Vegan: Replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water).
  • Added Protein: Stir in 1-2 scoops of protein powder.
  • Fruit Addition: Add dried cranberries or chopped dates for natural sweetness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack, Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: healthy oat bars, chocolate chip bars, meal prep snacks, gluten-free snack, healthy dessert bars