Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
These chewy, chocolatey oatmeal bars come together in one bowl using simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, or a cozy dessert, they’re easy, versatile, and crowd-pleasing every time.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Square Baking Pan (8x8 or 9x9)
- Parchment Paper
- Spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Add-Ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or mix of chocolate types
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth and combined.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 22–25 minutes until edges are golden and center is just set.
- Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
Add cinnamon or flaky sea salt for extra flavor. These bars freeze well and are perfect for packing, snacking, or gifting.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.2mg
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