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Baked Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

Baked Chocolate Oatmeal Bars
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These Baked Chocolate Oatmeal Bars combine wholesome oats with rich chocolate for a comforting, energizing snack that’s perfect for breakfast, an afternoon treat, or a healthier dessert. Easy to prepare in under 10 minutes plus baking time, they feature simple pantry ingredients and deliver a soft, chewy texture with delightful pockets of melty chocolate throughout.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup milk or plant-based milk
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate

  • 1/2 cup melting chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Your Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking, ensuring the bars hold their shape and come out cleanly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir thoroughly so everything is evenly distributed, forming the dry foundation for texture and taste.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk (or plant-based milk), honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until completely mixed; the batter will be thick and sticky, which keeps the bars soft and chewy.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top before baking for an extra chocolatey finish.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and top with the reserved chocolate chips. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares. Cooling helps the bars to set and prevents crumbling.

Notes

  • Choose quality unsweetened cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
  • Do not overmix ingredients; stir until just combined to avoid dense bars.
  • Using parchment paper makes removing the bars easier and keeps edges neat.
  • Check doneness carefully: bars should be slightly soft in the middle but not wet.
  • Adjust honey or maple syrup to customize sweetness without compromising texture.

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