Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
These Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Made with wholesome oats, nut butter, and dark chocolate chips, they are a guilt-free treat that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. They’re easy to make, gluten-free, and kid-friendly!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour (or whole wheat flour)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce (or mashed banana)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the oats, almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, egg, and applesauce.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats if needed.
- Substitute the nut butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
