Name: Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats; ¾ cup whole wheat flour (or almond flour for gluten-free); ½ tsp baking soda; ¼ tsp salt; 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional); ⅓ cup melted coconut oil (or unsalted butter); ⅓ cup honey or pure maple syrup; 1 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana; ½ cup dark chocolate chips; (Optional) ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans; (Optional) 1 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed

Description

These Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and honey. Packed with wholesome oats, nut butter, and mini chocolate chips, they make the perfect kid-friendly snack or quick breakfast. Easy to make in one bowl and freezer-friendly—ideal for busy families!

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
¾ cup whole wheat flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

Wet Ingredients:

⅓ cup melted coconut oil (or unsalted butter)
⅓ cup honey or pure maple syrup
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana

Add-ins:

½ cup dark chocolate chips
(Optional) ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
(Optional) 1 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce until smooth and combined.
In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients: oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
Fold in the chocolate chips and any optional add-ins (nuts, chia seeds, etc.).
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or rectangles.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days.
Keep in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 320kcal