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Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars Recipe
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These Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars combine wholesome oats, rich nut butter, and sweet maple syrup with dark chocolate chips to create a nutritious and delicious snack or breakfast option. Naturally sweetened and easy to prepare, these bars are perfect for a quick energy boost and make a great on-the-go treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew butter; almond butter preferred)
  • ¾ cup pure maple syrup or honey (pure maple syrup recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate and Toppings

  • ¾ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided as ½ cup and ¼ cup)
  • Flaky salt (such as Maldon Sea Salt Flakes), for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the bars.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Line an 8 x 8 inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the quick cooking oats and baking powder, stirring evenly to distribute the leavening agent.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg until smooth. Then add the nut butter, pure maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry oats mixture and stir until the batter is well combined. Fold in ½ cup of the chocolate chips to distribute them evenly.
  6. Assemble in Pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press the batter down evenly. Sprinkle and gently press the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips on top of the mixture.
  7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. The bars should be set and lightly golden at the edges.
  8. Add Salt and Cool: Remove from oven immediately and sprinkle flaky salt over the top while still warm. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into 9 squares.
  9. Serve or Store: Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • For nut-free option, substitute nut butter with sunflower seed butter.
  • Using maple syrup provides a richer flavor compared to honey, but both work well.
  • Be sure to press the chocolate chips into the top so they don’t burn while baking.
  • Allow bars to cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.

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