Description
These Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are chewy, naturally sweetened, and packed with feel-good ingredients. I first baked them to satisfy my sweet tooth with something a little smarter—and they’ve been a staple ever since. Think of them as a warm cookie hug that just happens to be wholesome too.
Ingredients
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 tsp baking powder
1 egg
¾ cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew – unsweetened preferred)
¾ cup pure maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Flaky salt for topping (optional, like Maldon sea salt flakes)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix oats and baking powder.
In another bowl, whisk together egg, nut butter, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla until smooth.
Add wet ingredients to dry, stir until combined, then fold in chocolate chips.
Spread mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with flaky salt if using.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and set. Let cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
Soft, chocolatey, and nourishing—these bars are the perfect blend of treat and fuel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 5g