chocolate oatmeal bars
These delicious chocolate oatmeal bars are a perfect healthy snack or dessert, combining the satisfying chew of oats with rich chocolate flavor. Easy to make and packed with nutrients, they make a great addition to your snack repertoire.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking pan (9x9-inch or 8x8-inch)
- 1 parchment paper (optional)
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup Use maple syrup for a vegan version.
- ⅓ cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips Ensure they are dairy-free for a vegan version.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir until all dry ingredients are well mixed.
- In another bowl, mix together the honey (or maple syrup), almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan, pressing it down firmly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut into 12 bars and enjoy!
Notes
You can customize your bars by adding nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutrition.
For a vegan version, ensure that you use maple syrup instead of honey and make sure your chocolate chips are dairy-free.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.