Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe
Indulge in these mouthwatering oatmeal peanut butter chocolate chip bars. Packed with rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, these bars are a delightful treat. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, they're easy to make and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert, Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- Dry Ingredients:
- 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
- Wet Ingredients:
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix rolled oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together coconut oil, eggs, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
- For a different flavor, try adding chopped nuts or dried fruits.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg