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Oat Chocolate Bars

Crunchy, chewy, chocolaty
– the perfect balance of flavors with wholesome ingredients.
As a snack on the go or during school time,
these bars are nourishing and provide your picky eater with the energy
they need to master their next adventure.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 129kcal
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, German
Author: Denise Stier

Ingredients
 

Equipment

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Spread your oats on a baking tray and roast them for about 4 minutes, until they are slightly golden brown. (You can skip this step if you don’t like a roasted taste.)
  • Meanwhile, mix coconut oil, maple syrup, and honey in a small saucepan. Stir it over medium to low heat until everything is melted and dissolved.
  • Let the oats and the maple syrup mixture cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Now mix the cooled oats, puffed cereals, peanuts and the maple syrup mixture. Add the vanilla extract.
  • Lastly, add the chocolate chips. If you want them to melt, you can add them earlier, while the oats are still warm.
  • Stir everything until combined and spread the mixture into a silicone bar mold or onto a parchment-lined tray. Flatten it down and put it in the fridge.
  • Once hardened, cut the bars and store them in an airtight container.

Notes

 
Note 1: You will find different puffed grains without added sugar. Choose whichever taste you like. I’ve tried puffed rice and kamut, and both worked very well.
Note 2: Just chop the peanuts a little before adding them to the mixture. If you prefer a crunchier bite, you can leave them as they are.
Note 3: Any type of chocolate chips will work fine. My kids like milk chocolate chips, while I prefer the semi-sweet version. So, I either make half-and-half or switch it up each time I prepare the bars.
Storage: After cutting the bars, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg