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
Scale
- 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
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, egg, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
- Mix Together: Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until fully combined. Fold in dark chocolate chips.
- 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.
- 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