Thick, chewy, and made with wholesome ingredients, these Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are the perfect sweet dessert or healthy snack option!
Ingredients:
– 2 cups quick cooking oats
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 egg
– ¾ cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
– ¾ cup pure maple syrup or honey
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ¾ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
– Flaky sea salt, for topping
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the oats and baking powder.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, then mix in the nut butter, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
5. Fold in ½ cup of the chocolate chips.
6. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips on top.
7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
9. Allow to cool completely before slicing into 9 bars.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: Approximately 356 kcal per serving | Servings: 9 bars
Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are thick, chewy, and made with wholesome ingredients! Perfect as a sweet dessert or nutritious snack, they’re easy to make, packed with flavor, and topped with flaky sea salt for the ultimate treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups quick cooking oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
- ¾ cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, then mix in nut butter, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.
- Fold in ½ cup of the chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top immediately.
- Let the bars cool completely before slicing into 9 pieces. Enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute quick oats with rolled oats for a heartier texture.
- Add chopped nuts or dried fruit for extra flavor and texture.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American