Chocolate Filled Walnut Oatmeal Bars
Indulge in the irresistible combination of chewy oatmeal, crunchy walnuts, and creamy chocolate with these Chocolate Filled Walnut Oatmeal Bars. Perfectly layered with a buttery oatmeal base, a luscious chocolate ganache center, and a crumbly topping, these bars strike the ideal balance between rich decadence and wholesome texture. Sweetened with brown sugar and enhanced by the nutty crunch of chopped walnuts, they’re baked to golden perfection in just under 30 minutes. Whether you’re making them for a family dessert or a midday snack, these oatmeal bars offer a delightful twist with their gooey, chocolatey core. Best served chilled or at room temperature, they’re easy to prepare ahead and store, making them a go-to treat for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams brown sugar
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 150 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 180 grams rolled oats
- 80 grams walnuts, chopped
- 200 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 200 grams sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or unsalted butter (for the chocolate filling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy bar removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the vanilla extract and the egg to the creamy mixture, and beat until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
Fold in the rolled oats and chopped walnuts with a spatula until evenly distributed.
Press two-thirds of the oatmeal mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base layer. Reserve the remaining one-third for the topping.
In a small saucepan set over low heat, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and coconut oil (or unsalted butter). Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Pour the chocolate mixture evenly over the oatmeal base layer in the pan, spreading it out with a spatula if necessary.
Crumble the reserved one-third of the oatmeal mixture over the top of the chocolate layer, pressing it gently to adhere.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the edges are set.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan. Transfer to a refrigerator for 1 hour to firm up the chocolate layer (optional but recommended).
Once cooled, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into 12 equal squares or rectangles and serve.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a firmer texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5141 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 253.3 g | 325% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.1 g | 590% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 553 mg | 184% | |
| Sodium | 2238 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 684.7 g | 249% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.8 g | 149% | |
| Total Sugars | 414.6 g | ||
| Protein | 95.9 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 916 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 25.3 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 2313 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
