Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
Easy and healthy oatmeal cookie bars made with just 5 simple ingredients! Soft, chewy and gooey in one, they are vegan, gluten-free and ready in 12 minutes!
Prep Time5minutes minutes
Cook Time12minutes minutes
Servings18 Oatmeal Cookie Bars
Calories182kcal
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Spatula
Paleo Vegan Chocolate Chips
Almond Butter
Gluten-Free Rolled Oats
Ingredients
4 cups gluten free rolled oats can use standard rolled oats, if not gluten-free
1 cup almond butter can substitute for any nut or seed butter of choice
1/4 cup maple syrup * See notes
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas ** See notes
1/2-1 cup chocolate chips use 1 cup for the full chocolate flavor!
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line an 8 x 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, reserving 1-2 inches of parchment paper over the sides, for easily removal.
In a large mixing bowl, add all your ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, and mix well. Using a rubber spatula, fold through the chocolate chips, reserving a few to top the cookie bars with.
Transfer the batter into the lined pan, adding extra chocolate chips on top. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until just beginning to go golden around the pan.
Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes, before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
* Can substitute for agave nectar or honey (if not strictly vegan)
** You can substitute for pumpkin puree or unsweetened applesauce. 1 1/2 cups of mashed banana are approximately 6-7 bananas.
TO STORE: Leftover cookie bars should be stored in the refrigerator, in a sealable container. They will keep fresh for up to 5 days.
TO FREEZE: Wrap individual bars in parchment paper and place them in ziplock bags. They will freeze well for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cookie Bar | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg | NET CARBS: 17g
