Description
Deliciously rich and chewy Chocolate Oat Bars, perfect for a snack or dessert that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips (or milk chocolate)
- 1/4 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Combine the rolled oats, almond flour, coconut sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl, mixing well to combine.
- In a separate bowl, mix the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, almond milk, and chocolate chips until combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until evenly combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Melt additional chocolate chips in a small saucepan or microwave and drizzle over the baked bars.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before cutting into squares.
Notes
Experiment with different nuts or dried fruits for added flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg