Best 10 Chocolate Oat Bars Recipes

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Searching for a delightful and indulgent treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and the wholesome goodness of oats? Look no further! Chocolate oat bars offer a perfect balance of sweetness, texture, and nutrition. With their chewy oat base, decadent chocolate filling, and crispy topping, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings while providing a boost of energy. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the ultimate chocolate oat bars. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE OAT BARS



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I baked about 100 dozen cookies for the holidays and these were everyone's favorite!! These bars can be frozen, just thaw 10 minutes before serving.

Provided by Joanne

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x9 inch square pan.
  • Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla. Mix in the oats. Cook over low heat 2 to 3 minutes, or until ingredients are well blended. Press half of mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Reserve the other half for topping.
  • Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture over the crust in the pan, and spread evenly with a knife or the back of a spoon.
  • Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer, pressing in gently. Cover, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or overnight. Bring to room temperature before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 61.4 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

CHOCOLATE OAT BARS



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These chocolate oat bars are one of my favorite go-to snacks. I love that I usually have all the items on hand and can whip them up quickly. —John Kleckner, Muscoda, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
4 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
3 cups old-fashioned oats
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Set aside., In a large heavy saucepan over low heat, combine the condensed milk, chocolate chips and remaining butter and salt. Cook and stir until smooth. Add the nuts and remaining vanilla. Press 4 cups oat mixture into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan; spread with chocolate mixture. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHOCOLATE, CRANBERRY & OAT BARS



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From Kraft. These turned out so moist and delicious! Used 1 1/4 cup of brown sugar and will lower it next time to 1 cup to lower a bit the calories! Also used about 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips instead of the baking squares. You've got to try this! :)

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup orange juice
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
4 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pecan pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Combine cranberries and orange juice in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 sec. Let stand 10 minute.
  • Meanwhile, combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • Beat margarine and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in cranberry mixture, chocolate and pecans.
  • Spread dough into 13x9-inch baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minute or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire rack before cutting into bars.

CHOCOLATE-OAT TOFFEE BARS



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Guests won't believe you whipped up these scrumptious bars so quickly. The from-scratch sensations come together easily and feature the chocolate and toffee flavor that folks crave.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons corn syrup
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt butter; stir in the flour, oats, brown sugar and corn syrup. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan., Bake at 450° for 8-12 minutes or until golden-brown. Place on a wire rack. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Let stand for 5 minutes; spread chocolate over crust. Sprinkle with toffee bits and pecans. Refrigerate until chocolate is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHEWY CHOCOLATE-OAT BARS



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Betty Crocker's Diabetes Cookbook shares a recipe! Looking for a little treat? Indulge in a chocolate-oat bar.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup (from 14-oz can) fat-free sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
1 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
2 teaspoons butter or margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • In 1-quart heavy saucepan, heat filling ingredients over low heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
  • In large bowl, stir together flour, 1/2 cup oats, the baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In medium bowl, stir egg, brown sugar, oil and vanilla with fork until smooth; stir into flour mixture until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup dough in small bowl for topping.
  • Pat remaining dough in pan (if dough is sticky, spray fingers with cooking spray or dust with flour). Spread filling over dough. Add 2 tablespoons oats and the butter to reserved dough. Mix with pastry blender or fork until well mixed. Place small pieces of mixture evenly over filling.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until top is golden and firm. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

FRUITY CHOCOLATE-OAT BARS



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These oat bars are a wonderful fruity, chocolaty treat.

Provided by Lauri

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup butter
⅓ cup white sugar
¾ cup fruit preserves
½ cup chocolate chips
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons butter
¾ cup quick-cooking oats
⅓ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square pan.
  • Mix flour, 1/2 cup butter, and sugar together until combined. Spread over the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Mix preserves and chocolate chips in a bowl.
  • Combine honey and 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until melted. Stir in oats and almonds.
  • Spread preserve mixture on top of the partially baked crust, then top with the oat mixture. Bake until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 76.1 mg, Sugar 24.9 g

CHERRY CHOCOLATE OAT BARS



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A tasty but more heart friendly variant of the oatmeal cookie. The family loves this oatty, nutty, cherry vanilla taste but we love even more that this is much lower in sodium and that the applesauce and flax seed cuts down the fat.They are good day one but keep some around for day two, that's when they are special!

Provided by BrianDavidson

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup applesauce
1/4 cup flax seed
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 cups rolled oats
1/3 cup steel cut oats
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Line a 14x10 pan with parchment paper.
  • Whip the butter, applesauce, faxseed and brown sugar.
  • Beat in egg, milk and vanilla extract.
  • Stir in all flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
  • Fold in oats, cherries, chocolate chips and coconut.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the lined pan, spread evenly and bake for 30 - 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.8, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 13.1, Sodium 72.6, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 11.9, Protein 3.4

CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER OAT BARS



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A no-bake peanut butter bar I make with oats, graham wafer crumbs, and cereal - but feel free to substitute whatever additions you like! Topped with chocolate to complement the peanut butter goodness!

Provided by Lisa G

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups oats
1 ½ cups smooth peanut butter
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
½ cup crushed bran flakes cereal (such as Fiber One™), or more to taste
½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips
4 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
¾ cup confectioners' sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Combine oats, 1 1/2 cups peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs, bran cereal, and butter in a large bowl. Spread mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Set aside.
  • Melt chocolate chips and 4 tablespoons peanut butter over a double boiler on the stovetop over low heat, or in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Stir in confectioners' sugar until well blended. Pour and spread over oat base.
  • Chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour. Cut and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 13.7 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 157.1 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP OAT BARS



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In Sagamore Hills, Ohio, Kim Wills stirs up a big panful of these chewy oat squares loaded with nuts and chocolate chips. The sweet bars are easy to prepare, and they cut cleanly when cool to make serving a breeze.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats and brown sugar. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Spread condensed milk evenly over the crust. Sprinkle with pecans and chocolate chips. Top with remaining oat mixture and pat lightly. Bake for 25-30 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHEWY CHOCOLATE-OAT BARS



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Betty Crocker's Diabetes Cookbook shares a recipe! Looking for a little treat? Indulge in a chocolate-oat bar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup (from 14-oz can) fat-free sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
1 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
2 teaspoons butter or margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • In 1-quart heavy saucepan, heat filling ingredients over low heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
  • In large bowl, stir together flour, 1/2 cup oats, the baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In medium bowl, stir egg, brown sugar, oil and vanilla with fork until smooth; stir into flour mixture until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup dough in small bowl for topping.
  • Pat remaining dough in pan (if dough is sticky, spray fingers with cooking spray or dust with flour). Spread filling over dough. Add 2 tablespoons oats and the butter to reserved dough. Mix with pastry blender or fork until well mixed. Place small pieces of mixture evenly over filling.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until top is golden and firm. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use old-fashioned oats: They provide a chewier texture than quick oats, which can make the bars too soft.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Press the batter firmly into the pan: This will help the bars stay together when they're cut.
  • Bake the bars until they're golden brown: This will ensure that they're cooked through.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help them hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Chocolate oat bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, rich chocolate flavor, and the added goodness of oats, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack or dessert, give these chocolate oat bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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