Chocolate Oat Breakfast Bars Recipe
These Chocolate Oat Breakfast Bars are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Combining creamy peanut butter, rich cocoa, and wholesome rolled oats, these bars offer a perfect balance of protein, fiber, and sweetness with natural honey. Easy to prepare and bake, they are ideal for a quick breakfast or snack and can be customized with optional flax meal for added nutrition and mini chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars (6 servings, 2 bars per serving)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 egg (or 1/4 cup yogurt)*
- 3/4 cup milk
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons ground flax meal (optional)**
- Handful of mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan and optionally line it with parchment paper for easier removal. Set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, and egg (or yogurt if preferred). Stir until fully combined, then add the milk and mix again thoroughly.
- Add dry ingredients: To the wet mixture, add the rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, and ground flax meal if using. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated. Fold in mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake the bars: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the bars are set and slightly firm to the touch.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool for 5 minutes. Cut into 12 squares and serve warm for the best taste.
- Store properly: Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Enjoy as a quick breakfast or snack anytime!
Notes
- *You can substitute the egg with 1/4 cup of yogurt for a dairy-based binding alternative.
- **Ground flax meal is optional but adds extra fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Using parchment paper makes it easier to lift the bars out of the pan without sticking.
- For a vegan option, substitute the egg with yogurt and ensure peanut butter and milk alternatives are plant-based.
- Mini chocolate chips add sweetness and texture but can be omitted for a less sugary bar.
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