Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 3

In a large bowl stir together the oats and baking powder.

Step 4

In a separate bowl whisk the egg. Then stir in the nut butter, pure maple syrup or honey, and vanilla.

Step 5

Add wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Stir in ½ cup of the chocolate chips.

Step 6

Spread the mixture in the parchment paper lined baking dish. Press the remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips into the top of the bars.

Step 7

Bake for 30 min. Remove from the oven and top with flaky salt immediately. Allow to cool completely before slicing into 9 squares. Enjoy or refrigerate to serve later!