Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of these Healthier Dark Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookie Bars. Perfectly chewy and rich in flavor, these bars are crafted from wholesome ingredients like old-fashioned oats, whole wheat flour, and generous chunks of dark chocolate. They make an ideal snack or dessert that can satisfy your sweet cravings without the guilt. With their easy preparation and customizable sweetness levels, they are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for a quick bite at home. Enjoy them as a treat for kids or a delightful dessert for guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- ½ – ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ – ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup melted coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until combined into a crumbly dough.
- Gently fold in the dark chocolate chunks.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking dish and press it evenly across the bottom.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg