Description
These 5-Ingredient Almond Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a simple, wholesome treat perfect for snacking or dessert. Combining creamy almond butter, wholesome oats, and sweet chocolate chips, these bars offer a delightful balance of protein, fiber, and sweetness without the need for refined sugars. Ready in just 40 minutes, they’re easy to make and satisfying for the whole family.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond butter
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ⅔ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure the bars bake evenly and develop a golden brown color.
- Prepare Your Baking Pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal of the bars after baking.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened almond butter, eggs, and pure maple syrup. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, optional ground cinnamon, sea salt, and chocolate chips to the wet mixture. Stir well until all components are evenly combined for a consistent batter.
- Transfer to Baking Pan: Scoop the batter into the prepared pan and use a spatula to spread it evenly, pressing the mixture down gently to create a uniform layer.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. The edges should become golden brown, indicating the bars are set and ready.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the baked bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan and cool them completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a nut-free option, substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Maple syrup adds natural sweetness, but honey can be used as an alternative.
- Adding a pinch of cinnamon enhances the flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
- Chocolate chips are optional; for a dairy-free version, use vegan chocolate chips.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
