Description
Soft, chewy oatmeal bars packed with gooey chocolate chips. Quick to make, wholesome, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats (or quick oats for softer bars)
1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup melted butter or coconut oil
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts, dried fruit, or coconut flakes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, honey, egg, and vanilla.
In another bowl, mix oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
Stir in chocolate chips and any optional add-ins.
Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until edges are golden and center is set.
Cool completely in the pan. Chill for clean slicing.
Cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
For dairy-free, use coconut oil and maple syrup.
For added protein, stir in 2 tablespoons nut butter or protein powder.
Bars can be stored at room temp for 5 days, refrigerated for 10 days, or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: oatmeal bars, chewy chocolate chip oatmeal bars, healthy snack, easy snack bar recipe