Description
These Healthy Chocolate Chip Oat Bars are a perfect wholesome snack combining the natural goodness of oats, almond flour, and dark chocolate chips. They are lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup and have a lovely balance of chewy texture and subtle sweetness, making them a delicious and nutritious treat ideal for any time of the day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted (or unsalted butter)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring easy removal of the bars after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, stirring well to evenly distribute each ingredient.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until all components are fully incorporated, forming a sticky dough.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini dark chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Press into Pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and press it down firmly and evenly to ensure uniform thickness across the pan.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set but still slightly soft.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the baking pan to cool completely on a wire rack before lifting out the bars using the parchment paper. Slice into 12 bars and serve or store as desired.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped nuts or seeds to the batter before baking.
- To make these bars vegan, substitute the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water) and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week to extend freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
