chocolate oat bars

Healthy, oat-based and with no added sugar, these chocolate granola bars can be customized to your liking with add-ins for a nutritious gluten-free snack. 

Homemade Chocolate Granola Bars

rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)

cherries

chopped nuts (**any blend you like)

cacao powder

salt

applesauce

maple syrup

vanilla

chia seeds (***optional)

cacao nibs (***optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper...

Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper so that it hangs over the edges.

*Optional - spread oats on a baking sheet...

*Optional - spread oats on a baking sheet in a single layer and toast in the oven for 7-10 minutes shaking the pan occasionally until just starting to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool a few minutes.

Transfer the cooled oats to a large bowl...

Transfer the cooled oats to a large bowl and add the dried fruit, nuts, cacao powder and salt, stir to mix.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the applesauce,...

In a medium bowl, whisk together the applesauce, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth.

Fold in the chia seeds and cacao nibs...

Fold in the chia seeds and cacao nibs if using until combined.

Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking...

Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, pressing into the corners and flattening the top.

Bake for 30 minutes, remove from oven and...

Bake for 30 minutes, remove from oven and place on a rack to cool for 10-15 minutes.

Remove the bars from the dish by lifting...

Remove the bars from the dish by lifting the edges of the parchment paper up and place directly on the rack until cooled completely.

Cut into 8 pieces and store wrapped tightly...

Cut into 8 pieces and store wrapped tightly or in an air tight container. Bars will keep at room temperature for about 5 days or up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Thick chocolate fudge sandwiched between two layers of chewy oatmeal. These chocolate oat bars are a chocolate lover’s dream!

Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

(130 g) all-purpose flour

(89 g) quick-cooking oats

(50 g) granulated sugar

(157 g) light brown sugar, packed

baking powder

baking soda

½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted

⅔ cup (86 g) all-purpose flour

(105 g) light brown sugar, packed

12-ounces (339 g) semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

unsalted

eggs, room temperature

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9x9-inch...

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour,...

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, both sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir with a whisk to combine.

Stir in the melted butter until combined.

Set aside 1 cup of the mixture to...

Set aside 1 cup of the mixture to use for the topping. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Bake for 8 minutes until light golden brown....

Bake for 8 minutes until light golden brown. Set aside to cool while you make the filling.

In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour,...

In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Stir with a whisk to combine.

Place chocolate and butter in a large heat-proof...

Place chocolate and butter in a large heat-proof bowl set over a pot of barely simmering water. Stir with a silicone spatula until chocolate has melted completely. Remove from heat.

Whisk in the eggs, one at a time....

Whisk in the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the flour mixture until combined. The mixture will resemble thick brownie batter.

Pour over the cooled crust. Sprinkle the top...

Pour over the cooled crust. Sprinkle the top with the remaining oatmeal mixture.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the...

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the edges are set and have browned lightly. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 1 hour.

Remove from pan and cut into squares. For...

Remove from pan and cut into squares. For neat slices, refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting.

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Chocolate oatmeal bars require limited ingredients, time and tools, which makes them perfect for kids and beginning bakers.

Sweet and slightly salty oats with a luscious fudgy center. These Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars are a regular thing around&nbsp;our kitchen for obvious reasons.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars

coconut oil

coconut sugar

quick oats

tsp cinnamon

tsp sea salt

chocolate chips

peanut butter (I used chunky)

Line an 8x8 dish with parchment paper &amp; set aside.

In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, melt together the coconut oil (or butter) sugar and vanilla. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Add in the oats, cinnamon and sea salt. Stir constantly for 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Pour 1/2 the mixture into the bottom of the parchment lined dish and using the back of a spoon, flatten it out evenly. Set the remaining mixture aside.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the chocolate chips and peanut butter and keep stirring until the mixture is smooth and the chocolate is melted.

Pour the chocolate/peanut butter mixture over the oat layer in the 8x8 dish, reserving 2-3 tablespoons to drizzle over the top.

Crumble the remaining oat mixture evenly over the chocolate layer, then drizzle the last of the chocolate peanut butter over it.

Pop into the fridge for a few hours (3-4) to set.

Slice into 16 squares. I cut each square into 4 bite sized pieces when I eat it.

Store in a covered dish in the fridge for up to a week.

These homemade chocolate oatmeal bars are thick, chewy, fudgy, and yet 100% refined sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and made with just 8 healthy, wholesome ingredients. Perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings as a snack, breakfast, post-workout snack, or healthy dessert!

Chocolate Oatmeal Bars Recipe

oat flour ((gluten-free if needed))

oats ((gluten-free if needed))

almond flour ((see notes))

bananas ((peeled))

dates ((soaked))

butter

cocoa powder

tsp vanilla extract

You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.

First, preheat the oven to 355 °F/180 °C and line a 7x7-inch square baking dish (18 cm) or 9x6-inch baking pan with parchment paper.You could use an 8x8 pan, but the bars will be thinner. For a much larger pan, it&#39;s best to double the recipe.

Then, process all the dough ingredients in a food processor until dough-like.

Press ¾ of the dough into the prepared pan, using the bottom of a flat glass to help make a single even layer.

Then, rinse the food processor and process the chocolate layer ingredients until smooth and creamy.

Pour the chocolate layer over the oat base, and then crumble and sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the top.

Crumble the remaining 1/4 dough on top of the chocolate layer.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown on top, then leave the banana breakfast bars to cool completely (they will firm up/set as they cool). Finally, cut them into bars, and enjoy!

You can optionally drizzle the chocolate oat bars with a simple homemade icing (regular or sugar-free), homemade vegan Nutella, or another nut/seed butter.

These were so good! I especially loved the chocolate topping and could eat that by itself! I will definitely be making this again.

Bliss ???? These are so delicious, easy to make and healthy. ????????‍???? Thank you Ela. ????

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These easy chocolate oatmeal bars are thick, chewy, fudgy, and yet 100% refined sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and made with just 8 healthy, wholesome ingredients. Perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings as a snack, breakfast, post-workout snack, or healthy dessert! #chocolateoatmealbars #oatmealbars #breakfastbars #chocolateoatbars #elasrecipes | elavegan.com

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