Description
Delicious and chewy Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars that combine the wholesome goodness of oats with the rich flavors of peanut butter and chocolate chips. Perfect for a healthy snack or a quick breakfast treat, these bars are easy to make and packed with satisfying texture and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (or regular chips)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined to ensure even rising and texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat the peanut butter, brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry oat mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and tough bars.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold the chocolate chips into the batter evenly for delicious bursts of chocolate in every bite.
- Spread Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared 9×9-inch baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform thickness and even baking.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the bars turn golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked but still moist.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares to ensure they hold together well.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option, although the recipe includes egg and butter which are not vegan.
- Using whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients without significantly altering the taste.
- For a nut-free alternative, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These bars can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven’s characteristics; watch closely after 15 minutes to prevent overbaking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate chip bars, Peanut butter oatmeal bars, Healthy snack, Baking recipe, Oatmeal bars, Peanut butter dessert
