Description
Irresistible Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars combine classic comfort with rich, indulgent flavors. Wholesome oats, creamy peanut butter, and melted chocolate create a perfect sweet treat that satisfies intense cravings in one delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Flavor Base:
- 1 cup peanut butter, crunchy or smooth
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup rolled oats
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Liquid and Sweet Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus a handful more for topping
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Blend dry ingredients including oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Whisk wet components – coconut oil, eggs, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract – until achieving a smooth, homogeneous liquid.
- Gradually incorporate dry mixture into wet ingredients, stirring gently to create a cohesive batter without overmixing.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it uniformly and ensure consistent thickness.
- Sprinkle additional chocolate chips across the top of the batter for extra visual appeal and chocolate intensity.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and firm texture.
- Remove from oven and allow bars to cool completely in the pan, which helps them set and makes cutting easier.
- Once cooled, slice into square bars using a sharp knife, creating clean, precise edges.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free options and accommodate allergies.
- Use gluten-free oats and flour blend to make the bars suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and consistent texture.
- Customize chocolate chips by using dark, milk, or white chocolate variations for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg