Description
Healthy chocolate chip oatmeal bars are a delicious and nutritious snack made with wholesome ingredients like oats, almond flour, and dark chocolate.
Ingredients
- Rolled Oats: 2 cups
- Almond Flour: 1 cup
- Honey: 1/2 cup
- Dark Chocolate Chips: 1/2 cup
- Coconut Oil: 1/4 cup (melted)
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it down evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment paper and cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough bars.
- Experiment with add-ins like nuts or dried fruits.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy snacks, oatmeal bars, chocolate chip bars, gluten-free snacks