Description
Indulge in these Healthy Chocolate Chip Oat Bars, a delicious and nutritious snack that’s perfect for any time of day. Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, almond flour, and dark chocolate chips, these bars are easy to make and satisfying. Ideal for a quick breakfast, afternoon snack, or post-workout treat, these bars are gluten-free and can be made vegan. Enjoy the perfect blend of health and taste with these delightful oat bars.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Prepare for Baking: Press mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool and Cut: Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Substitutions: You can substitute almond flour with oat flour, whole wheat flour, or all-purpose flour.
Oil Alternatives: Use melted butter or another healthy oil like avocado or olive oil instead of coconut oil.
Vegan Option: Use maple syrup instead of honey and ensure dark chocolate chips are dairy-free.
Gluten-Free Tip: Use certified gluten-free rolled oats to ensure the recipe is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 bars
- Calories: 210 kcal
