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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars

Published: Nov 2, 2021 · Modified: Apr 4, 2024 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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These oatmeal chocolate chip breakfast bars are so easy to make. After you make these, you’ll never want a preservative filled bar from the grocery store ever again!

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars up close view

These oatmeal breakfast bars will definitely remind you of the ones you ate as a kid. I have made this recipe so many times and they’re a breeze to make. These breakfast bars are perfect for an on the go breakfast or for a healthy snack

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars cut into rectangles

If you need more kid friendly snack ideas then be sure to also check out this Cinnamon Toast Crunch Snack Mix and Peanut Butter Raisin Balls.

❤️ Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Taste great: These homemade oatmeal bars taste much better than the ones you would get prepackaged at the grocery store. They are loaded with yummy wholesome oats and chocolate chips.
  • Added nutrients: You can add chia seeds, ground flax, or wheat germ in, if you like.
  • Great for breakfast or a snack!

🍯 Ingredients needed

ingredients needed to make Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars

For this recipe, you will need:

  • Quick oats: The base of the breakfast bars.
  • Brown sugar and honey: To sweeten the bars.
  • Chia seeds: You can use regular chia seeds, ground flax seed, or wheat germ.
  • Cinnamon: To give the bars some spice.
  • Whole wheat flour: You can also substitute all purpose flour if you don’t have any whole wheat flour on hand.
  • Vanilla extract: Pure vanilla extract is best.
  • Salt: You’ll need just ½ a teaspoon. If you are sodium sensitive you can reduce the salt to ¼ teaspoon.
  • Canola oil: You can also use another neutral oil like safflower oil.
  • Applesauce: I used unsweetened applesauce. You can use cinnamon applesauce too but I recommend if making the substitute that you leave out the cinnamon in this recipe.
  • Chocolate chips: I used milk chocolate chip, feel free to use your favorite type of chocolate or you can also swap these out for things like raisins, craisins, or M&Ms.

🥣 How to make (step by step guide)

step by step guide on how to make oatmeal chocolate chip breakfast bars

To make these oatmeal chocolate chip breakfast bars, begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.

Next, add the dry ingredients (oatmeal, whole wheat flour, ground chia seed, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt) to a large mixing bowl. Stir well with a large spoon (image 1).

Add in your wet ingredients (egg, applesauce, oil, vanilla extract, and honey). Stir well until everything is well combined (image 2).

Stir in the chocolate chips (image 3).

Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13 pan. I recommend using parchment paper to line your pan with, if you don’t have parchment paper, grease the pan well. Evenly spread the mixture out (image 4).

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes (edges should be toasted and golden) at 350 degrees. Let them sit for about five minutes then carefully cut them (the pan will still be hot). If you wait too long to cut them after pulling them out of the oven, they will be difficult to cut.

🥡 How to store leftovers

These breakfast bars keep best in a plastic storage bag (such as Ziplock). They will be good for 4 to 5 days after making.

💭 Tips

  • Be sure to use parchment paper and not wax paper when baking.
  • If using whole chia seeds and not ground reduce the amount to ¼ cup.

👩🏻‍🍳 Variations

  • This recipe is very versatile, feel free to swap out the chocolate chips for raisins, craisins, or M&Ms.

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If you tried these Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars or any other recipe on my site, please leave a ⭐ rating and let me know how it goes in the 📝 comments below. I would love to hear from you!

oatmeal chocolate chip breakfast bars

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars

Audrey
These oatmeal chocolate chip breakfast bars are so easy to make. After you make these, you'll never want a preservative filled bar from the grocery store ever again!
5 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 18 minutes mins
Total Time 28 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 251 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 inch casserole dish
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups quick oats
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeeds or you can substitute wheat germ or ground flax seed.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour or you can substitute all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup canola oil or another neutral oil like safflower oil
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • To make these oatmeal chocolate chip breakfast bars, begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Next, add the dry ingredients (oatmeal, whole wheat flour, ground chia seed, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt) to a large mixing bowl. Stir well with a large spoon.
  • Add in your wet ingredients (egg, applesauce, oil, vanilla extract, and honey). Stir well until everything is well combined.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13 pan. I recommend using parchment paper to line your pan with, if you don't have parchment paper, grease the pan well. Evenly spread the mixture out.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes (edges should be toasted and golden) at 350 degrees. Let them sit for about five minutes then carefully cut them (the pan will still be hot). If you wait too long to cut them after pulling them out of the oven, they will be difficult to cut.

Notes

  • These breakfast bars keep best in a plastic storage bag (such as Ziplock). They will be good for 4 to 5 days after making.
  • Be sure to use parchment paper and NOT wax paper.
  • You can mix and match the add ins. Raisins, nuts, M&Ms, and craisins are a few ideas.
 
Nutritional information is an estimate only.

Nutrition

Serving: 71gCalories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 106mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 3gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    April 10, 2023 at 8:43 pm

    5 stars
    Really easy to make!

    Reply
  2. Lindsay Howerton-Hastings says

    November 08, 2021 at 2:37 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! I’ve been looking for a breakfast/snack recipe to make recently and this is perfect. Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Catherine says

    November 08, 2021 at 2:05 pm

    5 stars
    Really tasty 😀

    Reply
  4. Sabrina says

    November 08, 2021 at 1:51 pm

    5 stars
    Such a nice hearty cookie with a lovely texture.

    Reply
  5. Angela says

    November 08, 2021 at 1:36 pm

    5 stars
    This is a great recipe. I made them for my kids for breakfast and they loved them. I like knowing that it is full of good for you ingredients.

    Reply
  6. Kristina says

    November 08, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    5 stars
    Came out great.

    Reply
  7. Sue says

    November 08, 2021 at 10:42 am

    5 stars
    These are perfect to have on hand for a grab and go breakfast!

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      April 30, 2023 at 9:13 pm

      Can I use regular, old-fashioned oats instead of quick oats? I never remember/know how to substitute them properly.

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        May 01, 2023 at 11:26 am

        Yes, you can sub old fashioned oats.

        Reply
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