You need to try this delicious and nutritious Easy Chocolate Oatmeal Bars recipe your whole family will love! With no refined sugar, they’re a wholesome baking idea that’s amazing for breakfast or snack time!
They’re soft-baked and you can make them in one bowl just like these top-rated easy Oatmeal Bars. You likely have all the ingredients you need in your pantry, so let’s get started.
We’re a family who LOVES Easy Oatmeal Bars. Seriously, It takes no time at all for a pan to be devoured! They’re nutritious and delicious and super easy to make, so for a grab-n-go breakfast, a lunch bag must-have or a snack time munchie, these Chocolate Oatmeal Bars baked from scratch do the trick!
These Easy Oatmeal Bars started the oatmeal bar craze in our house. They’re simple to whip together and customize to anyone’s preference.
Add fruit, nuts, or cinnamon and they’re super good. A really great recipe!
We also love Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars for some extra protein and that keeps you going all morning or through the afternoon slump if needed.
As we try to get wholesome food in my family’s diet, we do what I can to avoid packaged bars and snacks. That’s why these bars work so well. With no refined sugar and whole wheat flour, they tend to be a bit healthier than pre-packaged bars with preservatives.
Seriously, with one bowl and one pan, you can treat yourself to these wonderful and wholesome chocolate oatmeal squares.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
The first step is to line your 8×8 pan with parchment paper. This makes it easy to get your bars out when they’re done cooking.
Next, in a large bowl combine melted butter and honey (or sugar is using) add eggs, baking soda, salt, and vanilla, mixing well. Then, add in oats and flour and mix until well combined.
Now, add 1/2 cup chocolate chips and mix.
Pro Tip: spray your measuring cup with non-stick spray before putting your honey in – it will slide right out!
Then, press half of the crust mixture into your lined baking pan. Add remaining chocolate chips and top with the other half of batter.
Finally, bake your bars in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Your whole house should smell heavenly at this point!
We recommend cooking Chocolate Oatmeal Bars 20-25 minutes. However, each oven is different, so watch your bars closely at the end to achieve your desired doneness. We think soft-baked is best.
Depending on your preference, you can use milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate, or dark chocolate morsels in this recipe.
Or if supplies are running low, a combination works too!
To Freeze: Bake as directed and allow them to cool completely. Cut into bars, then wrap individually in foil or plastic. Place wrapped bars in a freezer bag for later. Thaw for at least one hour before eating.
To Store: Layer the bars between waxed paper in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring back to room temperature before serving.
Don’t forget to follow our tips on how to prevent freezer burn on all your recipes!
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8×8 Baking Pan
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Originally published in April of 2018. Updated on May 19, 2020, with enhanced instructions.
Creating a delicious and absolutely perfect-from-the-oven Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bar couldn’t be easier!
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