Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe
These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars are a delightful treat that combines the goodness of oats with the sweetness of chocolate chips and M&Ms. Perfect for a quick snack or a lunchbox treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (125 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 8 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup Old Fashioned / Rolled Oats
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F / 177°C. Line an 8×8 metal baking pan with parchment paper or nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a larger bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla.
- Blend dry and wet mixtures: Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Add mix-ins: Gently fold in oats, chocolate chips, and M&Ms.
- Bake: Spread batter in pan, bake for 24-28 minutes until edges are browned.
- Cool and serve: Cool in pan, slice, and serve. Store leftovers at room temperature.
Notes
- For a variation, try adding nuts or dried fruits to the mix-ins.
- Adjust sweetness by using dark or light brown sugar.
- Ensure butter is cooled slightly to avoid cooking the egg when mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars, Baking, Dessert, Oats, Chocolate Chips, M&Ms
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