Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe
Enjoy the delightful blend of oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips with these easy-to-make bars. Perfect for a healthy snack or dessert, these bars are a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus a handful more for topping
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 cup peanut butter, crunchy or smooth
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together coconut oil, eggs, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Fold in ⅔ cup chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Substitute coconut oil with melted butter or vegetable oil if desired.
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg