Description
Delicious and wholesome oatmeal chocolate chip bars made with whole wheat flour and quick oats, perfect for a quick breakfast or a healthy dessert. These bars combine the classic flavors of oatmeal cookies with the convenience of a bar form, making them an ideal snack for busy families.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 egg, whisked
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp almond milk (or other milk if nut free)
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) to prepare for baking the bars seamlessly.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or a bread loaf pan with cooking spray. Use the loaf pan if you prefer thicker bars.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine whole wheat flour, quick oats, baking soda, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, whisked egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently. Then incorporate the almond milk to loosen the batter slightly, followed by folding in the chocolate chips evenly.
- Transfer Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly using a rubber spatula.
- Bake the Bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes if using the 8×8 pan, or 14-16 minutes if using the bread loaf pan, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into 12 squares.
- Storage: Store the bars at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- For thicker bars, opt for the bread loaf pan and extend baking time slightly.
- You can substitute almond milk with other plant-based or regular milk as preferred.
- Ensure coconut oil is fully melted to blend smoothly with other wet ingredients.
- Bars can be frozen; wrap individually for easy grab-and-go snacks.
- For a nut-free version, use oat milk or soy milk instead of almond milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
