Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
These Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are soft, hearty, and naturally sweetened — perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Packed with wholesome ingredients and customizable add-ins, they're an easy, feel-good treat to share or freeze for later.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- 8x8 inch Baking Dish
- Parchment Paper
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour or whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup dried fruit optional
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease lightly.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, almond butter, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix gently until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and any optional dried fruit or chopped nuts.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Press firmly into corners.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool fully before slicing.
Notes
Use creamy nut butter for best results. Let bars cool completely before slicing for clean edges. Freeze extras to always have a healthy snack on hand.