Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars Recipe
These chewy and soft oatmeal bars are packed with wholesome oats, natural sweetness, and gooey chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or even a healthy dessert! They’re kid-friendly, meal-prep friendly, and guilt-free.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour or almond flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ⅓ cup coconut oil melted or unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, honey, egg, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until well mixed.
- Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
- Spread mixture evenly in prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Swap honey for maple syrup to make it vegan.
- Add dried fruit for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Store bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.