Fudgy Oatmeal Bars
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Fudgy Oatmeal Bars, a dessert that combines wholesome rolled oats with a luscious, gooey chocolate center. These bars are the perfect blend of soft, chewy, and crunchy, thanks to a buttery oatmeal crust and crumbly topping. The rich chocolate filling, made with semisweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk, melts into every bite, while optional chopped nuts add a delightful layer of texture and nutty flavor. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and a bake time of 25 minutes, these bars are an easy yet decadent treat for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert or a satisfying midday snack, these homemade fudgy oatmeal bars are sure to impress. Perfectly portable and packed with flavor, they’re destined to be your new go-to sweet recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 14 ounces Sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups Semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
Pour the melted butter into the oat mixture and stir until the mixture forms a crumbly texture.
Press half of the oat mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Set the remaining oat mixture aside for later.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk and semisweet chocolate chips. Stir constantly until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the chocolate mixture from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and chopped nuts (if using).
Pour the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the oat crust in the pan, spreading it out with a spatula.
Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture evenly over the chocolate layer, gently pressing it down with your hands or the back of a spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into 16 squares.
Serve and enjoy your fudgy oatmeal bars. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
449 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 173 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 246 mg | 5% | |
*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.
