Soft-Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

4.70 from 53 votes

These gluten-free Soft-Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are super chewy and packed with oats, nut butter, and dark chocolate. Made with wholesome ingredients, they’re the perfect grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings!

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Soft Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Servings: bars

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $5.64

Equipment

Baking pan 8 x 8-inch
Parchment paper

Ingredients

1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup oat flour finely ground oats
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk save the whites for another recipe or discard them
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips coarsely chopped

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang (these will be nearly impossible to get out otherwise).
To make oat flour, place old-fashioned or quick oats in a blender and pulse until they resemble flour. Measure after blending to make sure you have the right amount.
Combine the ingredients except for the dark chocolate chips in a large bowl and stir until smooth and well combined. Coarsely chop the dark chocolate chips and add to the batter. Stir to combine. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
Bake 23–26 minutes or until set at the edges (it will look slightly wet in the center, but as long as it doesn’t jiggle, it’s done. The bars will firm up as they cool; be careful to not over bake).

Notes

Note 1: These bars are naturally gluten free, but make sure all the products you use aren’t processed in an environment with other gluten products. This will be indicated on the label.

Storage: Store these bars in an airtight bag or container at room temperature. They are best enjoyed within 2–3 days. To freeze, wrap individual bars tightly in plastic wrap and place in an airtight freezer-safe container. Thaw bars at room temperature.

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