Adding oats to chocolate chip bars was a 1960s Quaker Oats marketing ploy that accidentally created the perfect chewy texture.
Soft Baked Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
Indulge in these chewy, soft-baked chocolate chip oatmeal bars that are a delightful way to kickstart your day! Whip them up effortlessly in just one bowl using wholesome rolled oats, creamy nut butter, and a generous handful of melty chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a tasty snack, these bars are your new go-to for easy meal prep!
Prep
15
min
Cook
26
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1/4 cup melted butter (sub melted coconut oil) (56.8 g)melted coconut oil
- 1 egg
🫙Pantry Staples(7)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder (2.5 ml)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup honey (60 ml)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar (66 g)
- 1/3 cups oat flour (41.2 g)
- 1 cup rolled oats (240 ml)
- 1/3 cup peanut butter (74.9 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by preheating your oven to 350F.
- 2
In a large bowl mix your melted butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and honey together. Once combined, add in your egg and vanilla extract.
- 3
Add in your dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- 4
Transfer to a lined 8x8 baking dish.
- 5
Bake on 350F for 22-26 minutes.
- 6
Allow to cool completely before cutting and enjoying.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Underbake these bars by 2-3 minutes from the recipe's minimum time - they'll continue cooking from residual heat and achieve the perfect soft texture without overbaking.timing22-24 minutes total
- ✓Line your 8x8 pan with parchment paper leaving 2-inch overhangs on opposite sides to create handles for easy removal and clean cuts.equipment2-inch overhang
- ✓Cool bars completely for 2-3 hours before cutting because the starches need time to set - cutting too early results in crumbly, messy pieces.timing2-3 hours cooling
- ✓Use a combination of melted butter and room temperature peanut butter to create proper emulsification - cold peanut butter won't incorporate smoothly and creates dense spots.ingredient
- ✓Press the dough firmly and evenly into the pan using an offset spatula or the bottom of a measuring cup to ensure uniform thickness and even baking.technique
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Prep
15
min
Cook
26
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Adding oats to chocolate chip bars was a 1960s Quaker Oats marketing ploy that accidentally created the perfect chewy texture.
Soft Baked Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
Indulge in these chewy, soft-baked chocolate chip oatmeal bars that are a delightful way to kickstart your day! Whip them up effortlessly in just one bowl using wholesome rolled oats, creamy nut butter, and a generous handful of melty chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a tasty snack, these bars are your new go-to for easy meal prep!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1/4 cup melted butter (sub melted coconut oil) (56.8 g)melted coconut oil
- 1 egg
🫙Pantry Staples(7)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder (2.5 ml)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup honey (60 ml)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar (66 g)
- 1/3 cups oat flour (41.2 g)
- 1 cup rolled oats (240 ml)
- 1/3 cup peanut butter (74.9 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by preheating your oven to 350F.
- 2
In a large bowl mix your melted butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and honey together. Once combined, add in your egg and vanilla extract.
- 3
Add in your dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- 4
Transfer to a lined 8x8 baking dish.
- 5
Bake on 350F for 22-26 minutes.
- 6
Allow to cool completely before cutting and enjoying.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Underbake these bars by 2-3 minutes from the recipe's minimum time - they'll continue cooking from residual heat and achieve the perfect soft texture without overbaking.timing22-24 minutes total
- ✓Line your 8x8 pan with parchment paper leaving 2-inch overhangs on opposite sides to create handles for easy removal and clean cuts.equipment2-inch overhang
- ✓Cool bars completely for 2-3 hours before cutting because the starches need time to set - cutting too early results in crumbly, messy pieces.timing2-3 hours cooling
- ✓Use a combination of melted butter and room temperature peanut butter to create proper emulsification - cold peanut butter won't incorporate smoothly and creates dense spots.ingredient
- ✓Press the dough firmly and evenly into the pan using an offset spatula or the bottom of a measuring cup to ensure uniform thickness and even baking.technique