Description
Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are a delightful balance of nutrition and indulgence, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or desserts. With a rich blend of fiber-packed oats and dark chocolate chips, these chewy bars satisfy your sweet cravings while supporting your health goals. They come together in just minutes with simple ingredients you may already have on hand. Enjoy them warm from the oven or store them for a quick grab-and-go treat throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix oats, baking powder, and chocolate chips.
- In another bowl, whisk together honey (or maple syrup) and nut butter until smooth.
- Combine both mixtures until oats are evenly coated.
- Press mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
Customize with nuts or dried fruit for added texture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze individually for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg