No Bowl Chocolate Nut Bars
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these irresistibly easy No Bowl Chocolate Nut Bars—a one-pan wonder that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for busy bakers, this recipe skips the mixing bowls, as everything comes together right in the baking pan. Rich dark chocolate chips and crunchy nuts are pressed into a buttery, oat-filled dough, creating the ultimate chewy-meets-crispy dessert bar with a golden-brown finish. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no extra dishes to wash, these bars are your go-to treat for weeknight indulgence or last-minute entertaining. Packed with wholesome rolled oats and customizable with your favorite nuts, these chocolate bars strike the perfect balance between decadent and hearty. Whether served warm out of the oven or cooled and cut into neat squares, they’re guaranteed to disappear fast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter directly into an 8x8-inch baking pan and place the pan in the preheated oven for 3–4 minutes, or until the butter is completely melted.
Carefully remove the pan from the oven and swirl the butter around to grease the sides of the pan.
Add 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the melted butter in the pan. Using a fork or spatula, mix until the sugar is dissolved.
Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of rolled oats, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt directly to the butter and sugar mixture. Stir until combined into a thick dough.
Scatter 1 cup of dark chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of chopped nuts evenly over the dough in the pan. Gently press them into the surface with your hands or a spatula.
Place the pan back in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy your No Bowl Chocolate Nut Bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
263 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.8 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 149 mg | 3% | |
*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.
