Chocolate chip oatmeal bars are soft, chewy bars made with oats, oat flour, maple syrup, and plenty of chocolate chips. They have that classic oatmeal cookie flavor, but baked in a simple bar form that's easy to slice and serve.
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✅ Recipe Name: Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
🕒 Ready In: ~35 minutes
👪 Serves: 12 bars
🍽 Calories: ~240 per bar (estimated)
🥣 Main Ingredients: Oat flour, oats, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, chocolate chips
📖 Dietary Info: Gluten-free, dairy-free option
👌 Difficulty: Easy - one-bowl bars
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These bars are quick to mix, bake in one pan, and they stay soft for days, which makes them great for snacks, lunchboxes, and easy desserts. You get a hearty oat texture with melty chocolate in every bite.
If you want more easy dessert recipes, try our Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cream Pies, Gluten-Free Lemon Bars, Gluten-Free Berry Cobbler, or Chocolate Ricotta Cake.
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Why You'll Love Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars:
Soft and Chewy: Oats and oat flour create a chewy texture that feels like an oatmeal cookie in bar form.
Simple Ingredients: Made with pantry staples and sweetened with maple syrup.
Easy One Pan Dessert: The batter comes together quickly and bakes in one pan.
Great for Snacks: These bars store well and are perfect for lunchboxes or quick treats.
Key Ingredients:
- oat flour. Gives the bars structure while keeping them tender and easy to slice.
- old fashioned oats. Add chewy texture and give the bars that classic oatmeal cookie feel.
- maple syrup. Sweetens the bars and keeps them moist.
- coconut oil. Adds richness and helps the bars stay soft.
- semi-sweet chocolate chips. Melt into the bars and give you chocolate in every bite.
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Easy Substitutions & Variations:
- Chocolate swap: Use dark chocolate chips or a chocolate chunk mix if you want a richer flavor.
- Add nuts: Stir in chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Dairy-free option: Use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Gluten-free option: Use certified gluten-free oats and certified gluten-free oat flour.
- Add cinnamon: A small pinch of cinnamon adds a cozy flavor that pairs well with oats and chocolate.
How to Make Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars:
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Step 2: Add the oat flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Step 3: Fold in the old fashioned oats and chocolate chips. Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
- Step 4: Bake for 18 to 24 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges look lightly golden. Let cool completely, then slice into bars.
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Recipe Notes & Tips:
- Do not over mix: Stir just until combined so the bars stay soft and chewy.
- Press batter evenly: Smoothing the top helps the bars bake evenly and slice cleanly.
- Watch the bake time: Pull them when the center is set since overbaking can make oat bars dry.
- Cool before slicing: Let the bars cool completely so they firm up and do not crumble.
- Add chips on top: Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a prettier finish.
How to Store:
Room temperature: Store chocolate chip oatmeal bars in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Refrigerator: For a firmer texture, store in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Freezer: Freeze sliced bars for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars FAQs:
To keep chocolate chip oatmeal bars from being dry, do not over mix the batter and do not over bake. Pull the bars when the center is set, and let them cool completely so the texture finishes setting.
Yes, you can make chocolate chip oatmeal bars dairy-free by using dairy-free chocolate chips. The rest of the ingredients are naturally dairy-free if you use coconut oil.
Chocolate chip oatmeal bars can turn crumbly if they are sliced while warm or if they are over baked. Let them cool completely before slicing, and bake only until the center is set.
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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
- In a bowl, whisk together the oat flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Fold in the old fashioned oats and chocolate chips. Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
- Bake for 18 to 24 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges look lightly golden.
- Let cool completely, then slice into bars.
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Notes
- Do not over mix: Stir just until combined so the bars stay soft and chewy.
- Press batter evenly: Smoothing the top helps the bars bake evenly and slice cleanly.
- Watch the bake time: Pull them when the center is set since overbaking can make oat bars dry.
- Cool before slicing: Let the bars cool completely so they firm up and do not crumble.
- Add chips on top: Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a prettier finish.
Leanne says
Perfect for my kids school lunches!