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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

Oatmeal chocolate chip bars are a simple, one-bowl baked snack that stays fresh for several days. The oven is preheated and a lined or greased pan is prepared first. Dry ingredients are mixed, then combined with the wet ingredients to make a thick batter, and chocolate chips are folded in. The batter is spread evenly in the pan and baked until lightly golden and set. After cooling, the bars are cut into squares so they hold together well. The recipe is easy, uses basic ingredients, and produces soft, chewy bars with melted chocolate that store and travel well.
Calories: ~210 | Carbs: ~26g | Fat: ~10g | Protein: ~4g
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Bars & Brownies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Rolled oats
  • Chocolate chips
  • All-purpose flour
  • Sweetener such as sugar or a sugar blend
  • Melted butter or oil
  • Eggs
  • Baking powder or baking soda
  • Salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rectangular baking pan
  • Parchment paper or pan grease
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking pan with parchment or lightly grease it. The pan should be ready before the batter is mixed.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, flour, baking powder, and salt. The mix should look dry and evenly combined.
  3. Add the sweetener, melted butter or oil, and eggs. Stir until the batter comes together and looks thick but spreadable.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips. They should be spread through the batter, not clumped in one spot.
  5. Spread the batter into the pan. Press it into an even layer so it bakes evenly.
  6. Bake until the top is lightly golden and the center feels set when pressed. The edges should look firm.
  7. Let the bars cool in the pan before cutting. This helps them hold their shape.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter, or the bars can turn dense.
  • If you overbake, the bars will dry out, so check them early.
  • Let them cool before cutting, or they may fall apart.
  • Press the batter evenly into the pan to avoid undercooked spots.