Gooey Chocolate Oatmeal Bars
Rich and gooey chocolate oatmeal bars layered with a buttery oat crust and fudgy chocolate filling, perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. Stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and nuts if using.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the oat crust and spread evenly.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top of the chocolate layer.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use quick oats for a slightly finer texture.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for a warm flavor boost.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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