Nut-Free Chocolate Oat Bars
Indulge in these irresistible Nut-Free Chocolate Oat Bars, a perfect snack or dessert option for those with nut allergies! Featuring a buttery oat crust layered with rich, gooey chocolate made from semi-sweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk, these bars deliver the ultimate combination of crunchy and creamy textures. Topped with a crumbly oat mixture and baked to golden perfection, this recipe is easy to prepare with simple pantry staples like rolled oats, brown sugar, and all-purpose flour. Ideal for lunchboxes, bake sales, or an afternoon treat, these nut-free bars are ready in just 45 minutes and store beautifully for up to a week. Satisfy your sweet tooth with this effortless, crowd-pleasing chocolate oat creation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Stir in the baking powder until well mixed.
Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan or in the microwave. Add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, mixing until the mixture is thoroughly combined and crumbly.
Reserve 1 cup of the crumbly oat mixture for the topping.
Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Press the remaining oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create an even crust.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and the chocolate is melted. Be careful not to overheat.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the oat crust, spreading evenly with a spatula.
Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture evenly over the top of the chocolate mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars from the pan and transfer them to a cutting board.
Cut into squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4708 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.9 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 108.4 g | 542% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 1967 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 728.6 g | 265% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.4 g | 134% | |
| Total Sugars | 493.3 g | ||
| Protein | 88.8 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1370 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 2516 mg | 54% | |
*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.
