Best Chocolate Oat Bars Recipes

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE OAT BARS

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.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL OAT BARS (CARMELITAS) RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C).
• In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and has a crumbly consistency.
• Line a 9x13 (22 x 33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with a nonstick spray.
• Pour about ½ of the oat mixture into the pan and press with the back of a spoon or spatula until it's nice and compact. Save the other ½ of the oat mixture for later.
• Pour two cups (350 grams) of chocolate chips over the oat mixture and spread them out evenly. Save the ½ cup (85 grams) for the top.
• In a saucepan, melt the soft caramels, and the heavy cream until it becomes a smooth.
• Pour melted caramel over the chocolate chips and oat mixture. Carefully spread the caramel until it covers the chocolate.
• Pour the rest of the oat mixture over the caramel and spread out evenly.
• Add the other ½ cup of chocolate chips on top.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust has turned a golden brown. (Times and temperatures may vary from oven to oven). Allow to cool COMPLETELY before cutting into bars.
• Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE OAT BARS

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.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE-ALMOND OAT BARS

Steps:

• Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment, leaving 2 inches of overhang on 2 sides. Melt almond butter, honey, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients, stirring until chocolate has melted and ingredients are well combined.
• Pour mixture into prepared pan. Refrigerate until chocolate hardens, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day. Run a knife around edges, then use parchment to remove from pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 24 bars, 3 across one side and 8 down other. Bars can be stored in refrigerator up to 3 days.

CHOCOLATE-OAT BARS

Steps:

• Heat chocolate chips and milk in 1-quart heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth; set aside. Heat oven to 350°. Spray square pan, 8x8x2 or 9x9x2 inches, with cooking spray.
• Mix flour, 1/2 cup oats, the baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl; set aside. Stir brown sugar, oil, vanilla and egg product in medium bowl 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 (spray fingers with cooking spray or lightly flour if dough is sticky). Spread chocolate mixture over dough. Add 2 tablespoons oats and the butter to reserved dough; mix with pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Drop small spoonfuls of oat mixture evenly over chocolate mixture.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until top is golden and firm. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

CHOCOLATE, CRANBERRY & OAT BARS

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.

SOFT AND CHEWY CHOCOLATE-BANANA OAT BARS

Steps:

• Combine drink mix, almond butter, oats, banana, and coconut in a medium bowl.
• Line an 8-inch baking pan with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.
• Press mixture evenly into the pan and place freeze until firm, 2 to 3 hours. Cut into bars. Serve frozen, or let soften in the refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE-OAT TOFFEE BARS

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.

CHEWY CHOCOLATE-OAT BARS

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.

CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER OAT BARS

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.

CHERRY CHOCOLATE OAT BARS

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.

CHOCOLATE, CRANBERRY & OAT BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Microwave cranberries and orange juice in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 sec.; stir, Set aside. Combine next 4 ingredients.
• Beat margarine and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each until blended. Gradually beat in oat mixture. Stir in cranberry mixture, chocolate and nuts.
• Spread onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

FRUITY CHOCOLATE-OAT BARS

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.

CARAMEL-CHOCOLATE OAT BARS

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
• Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
• For the crust; in a large bowl mix together the cake mix with oatmeal, brown sugar and cinnamon.
• In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice and egg until well blended; add to the oat mixture, using clean hands combine the ingredients until mixture barely holds together.
• Sprinkle two-thirds of the oat mixture into the bottom of the pan; pat down with hands to spread evenly.
• Bake for 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle the partially baked crust with chocolate chips then nuts.
• For the filling; in a bowl combine combine the caramel topping with 3 tablespoons flour; blend well, then drizzle over the chocolate and nuts.
• Sprinkle with remaining oat topping, then gently press the oat mixture down slightly.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is lightly browned).
• Let stand to cool enough to refrigerate, then chill.
• Slice into squares or bars.

BARLEY-OAT CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Mix whole wheat flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, barley flour, oat bran, wheat bran, nonfat dry milk powder, flaxseed, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda together in a bowl. Add honey, water, olive oil, and vanilla extract to flour mixture and mix well; fold in chocolate chips, walnuts, and coconut.
• Place dough in the center of the prepared baking sheet and cover with waxed paper. Roll a rolling pin over dough to spread onto the entire baking sheet. Remove waxed paper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 20 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and allow to cool slightly for 5 minutes. Slide parchment paper onto a work surface and cut into bars. Transfer bars to a wire rack to cool completely.

CHOCOLATE, CRANBERRY & OAT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 (degrees fahrenheit).
• Combine cranberries and orange juice in microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Let stand 10 minutes.
• 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 until well blended after each addition.
• Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition Stir in cranberry mixture, chocolate and pecans.
• Spread dough firmly into a 13x9-inch baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20-22 minutes or until centre is set. Cool completely (on wire rack) before cutting to serve.

CHOCOLATE CHIP OAT BARS

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.

CHEWY CHOCOLATE-OAT BARS

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.