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Healthy Chocolate Chip Oat Bars Recipe

Healthy Chocolate Chip Oat Bars Recipe

4.7 from 13 reviews

These Healthy Chocolate Chip Oat Bars are a delicious and wholesome snack option that is easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Packed with oats, almond flour, and dark chocolate chips, these bars are gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

Additional:

  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix mashed bananas, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
  4. Combine ingredients: Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until evenly combined. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
  5. Bake: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan and press down gently. Bake for 20–25 minutes until edges are lightly golden and center is set.
  6. Cool and cut: Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

  • For added protein, stir in 2 tablespoons of nut butter or a scoop of protein powder.
  • Use mini chocolate chips for more even distribution.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • These bars also freeze well for up to 2 months.

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