Healthy Chocolate Chip Oat Bars Recipe
Soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened, these oat bars are a wholesome snack you can feel good about. Perfect for breakfast, a lunchbox treat, or a quick afternoon pick‑me‑up. Easy to make and loaded with chocolatey goodness!
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ⅓ cup coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8‑inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix melted coconut oil, honey, egg, and vanilla until combined.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake for 18‑20 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For vegan version, replace egg with flax egg and use maple syrup.
- Add chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.