Description
These Healthy Chocolate Chip Oat Bars are a delicious and nutritious snack made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, almond flour, and dark chocolate chips. They are naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and baked to golden perfection, making them perfect for an energizing breakfast or guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir these together until evenly mixed.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients, stirring thoroughly until the mixture is well combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press it evenly to form a compact, uniform layer.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges become golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Cool and Cut: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 bars to ensure they hold their shape.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner edges.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For nut-free version, substitute almond flour with oat flour or sunflower seed flour.
- Ensure bars cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling.
