Description
“These Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are a delicious, fiber-packed snack made with wholesome ingredients. Naturally sweetened and easy to make, they’re perfect for meal prep, breakfast, or a guilt-free treat. Try this simple, customizable recipe today!”
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup nuts or seeds (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and sea salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine – Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a thick dough forms.
- Add Chocolate Chips – Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips and optional nuts or seeds.
- Transfer to Baking Dish – Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top.
- Bake – Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Slice – Let bars cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Gluten-Free Option: Use almond flour or certified gluten-free oat flour.
- Vegan-Friendly: Replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water).
- Nut-Free: Omit nuts/seeds and ensure chocolate chips are nut-free.
- Extra Protein: Add a scoop of protein powder and adjust wet ingredients accordingly.
- Fruit Addition: Mix in dried fruit like raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: snack, dessert,breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: healthy oatmeal bars, chocolate chip oat bars, meal prep snacks, easy homemade granola bars, gluten-free oatmeal bars