Quick Oatmeal Chewy Bars
Sweet, hearty, and irresistibly chewy, Quick Oatmeal Chewy Bars are the ultimate homemade snack for busy lifestyles. Crafted with wholesome rolled oats, rich brown sugar, and a hint of honey, these delectable bars balance sweetness with a touch of nutty goodness from optional add-ins like dried fruit or chopped nuts. Perfectly baked to golden perfection in just 20 minutes, they boast a satisfying texture thanks to melty chocolate chips and a buttery, crumbly base. Ready in under half an hour with just 10 minutes of prep, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for meal prep, lunchbox treats, or on-the-go energy boosts. Make them ahead and store for up to two weeks to enjoy a grab-and-go snack packed with flavor and homemade love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 cups butter
- 0.25 cups honey
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 cups chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups chopped nuts or dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and baking soda. Stir until evenly mixed.
In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the honey and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. The mixture should hold together when pressed.
Fold in the chocolate chips and any optional add-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or your hands to press it firmly and evenly into the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. This will help them firm up for cutting.
Once cool, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into 12 equal-sized squares or rectangles.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.8 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.2 g | 381% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 263 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 2447 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 393.6 g | 143% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.8 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 219.4 g | ||
| Protein | 49.5 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 1755 mg | 37% | |
*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.
