Jam-packed with oats, nuts and plenty of gooey chocolate, these simple ultra-chewy snack bars are the best way to energize on a busy weekday!
We’re into snack season now, guys. Eat, live and breaaaath all the snacks.
Mostly eat though, if we’re being completely honest here.
While at the same time we’re cranking out the snacks, obviously we’re still trying to squeeze ALL the last summery things into the last week of August.
The struggle is REAL, people!
I might be just SLIGHTLY bipoler regarding this whole see-ya-summer-hey-there-fall ‘thang.
Pumpkin. Tomatoes. Apples. Zucchini. <—- My brain right now. (eek)
As much as I’m desperately trying to hold on to summer, I can’t help but be excited for all things FALL. Actually, in my mind fall is basically already here since I started school yesterday.
Mixed feelings about that actually. Seriously SO pumped about all the fun stuff that’s in store for me this semester, but at the same time kinda nervous about how different my schedule is going to be.
Happy sidenote: I ordered my chef’s uniform yesterday! It cost me a small fortune but I’m kinda cool with that because it’s going to be kinda awesome. My name’s even going to be embroidered on it!
Just call me Chef Sarah, guys. 😉
Now about these bars. Pretty much the most accurate term that comes to mind is just plain addicting. And awesome. And perfect. And omg-I-need-another.
Okay, that WAS more than one….
Speaking of which, I should probably have another of these just to get my clearly scrambled thoughts under control.
*cricket cricket*
I’m back. All is well. Problem solved if you don’t count the crumbs in my keyboard.
Movin’ on…
I got so excited about these bars that I nearly forgot to bring up the tiny little tidbit about them kinda being completely butter-free and all that such awesomeness.
True story, guys. The return of the coconut oil. Read all about part 1 here. 😉
These bars are reminiscent of oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, only we’re saving TONS of time here since you don’t have to go to the trouble of shaping the dough. Just mix, press, bake and EAT!
Plus these bars are bigger than your average cookie. Just a little plus. 😀
Ultra, ultra, E-XTRA chewy texture. Jammed to the absolute max with chocolate, oats and all that jazz. Seriously so easy to whip up it’s kinda dangerous…
I should probably just warn you now that your mind is really, really, REALLY just gonna be blown by these bars.
Ka-boom. All over the place.
Tuck these bars into the kiddos school lunchboxes and you’ll pretty much be guaranteed the Parent of the Year Award.
….or…sneak them into YOUR lunchbox and make your Tuesday automatically awesome.
Just between you and me, I’d probably choose that last option. 😉
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Snack Bars
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Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 3 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil softened
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9x13 baking pan with tin foil and lightly grease. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat sugar and sugar until creamy. Beat in yogurt, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Add flour mixture to liquid, gently stirring until a dough forms. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Press dough evenly into prepared pan. Bake bars at 350F 25-30 minutes or until bars begin to turn golden around the edges. Cool bars completely in pan on a wire cooling rack. Slice bars into squares and serve.
Notes
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
That’s so exciting that you started school, Sarah! Can’t wait to hear all about it. And yay for the chef’s uniform! These bars look so delish! I’m loving the oatmeal and chocolate combo. I could definitely go for a few of these babies right now!
Sarah says
Thanks Gayle! Wish I could send you a few of these right now! xoxo
Joanne says
I’m so excited for you starting school!! I think you’re going to LOVE it. And what better way to get you through the school day (and the rest of us through the work day) than with these fab-o-lous bars!
Sarah says
So far I’m totally loving it! And yes, these bars are definitely the MAIN event in my lunchbag! 😉
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Can’t wait to hear about your culinary adventures! I start college next week and I’m dying from the anticipation 🙂 I love these snack bars- so chewy and chocolatey!
Sarah says
Yay! Have an awesome time at college, Medha! 🙂
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
Your uniform sounds so cute. You will be doing what you love so I know you are going to have a blast. These bars are the perfect snack to get you through busy, long days.
Sarah says
Aww thanks Jen! I’m so excited to get in the kitchen! 🙂 xoxo
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
I’m really excited too, to hear all about culinary school! Having embroidered chef whites is definitely a great thing! These bars look so good, Sarah! Love all that gooey chocolate!
Sarah says
Thanks Jess! I’m super-pumped about the chef’s coat—it can’t get here fast enough! 😉
Sue Woods says
Congratulations, CHEF Sarah !
Traci | Vanilla And Bean says
I hear you, Sarah. Excited for Fall yet holding on to Summer. The equinox isn’t till late September, so Summer it is, for me anyway, until then! But so excited for you and your chef’s uniform! When I got mine, I tried it on directly – houndstooth pants and funny hat – I rocked that uni! hehe! Looking forward to hearing all about your adventures! Ohhh so much goodness goin on in these sneaky chocolate chip cookie snack bars! Love the coconut oil, oats and chocolate chips… perfect for snacking. Thank you for this my dear!
Sarah says
Haha! I seriously can’t wait to try the whole uniform on! You can bet there will be a few selfies. LOL. Thanks so much Traci! These bars sound right up your alley. 😉
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
I’m excited for fall to get here! In my mind, summer is OVER! All of our dinners this week are full on comfort food, even though it’s still 80 degrees outside.This snack bars sound delicious!
Sarah says
YES! Bring on all things comfort food! I really need to get on that. 😉
Kathryn Mader says
Oh yes! I have all the ingredients all ready…too perfect (I always have chocolate chips on hand so I can whir up your Cinnamon-Roll Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Smooties at a moment’s notice, still my fave!) I must say, you know how to sell a recipe! Okay, excuse me while I go whirr up these new favorites, I can just feel it!
Sarah says
Gotta love perfect circumstances like that! 🙂 I’m thrilled to hear that the cinnamon-roll smoothie is still a favorite of yours! Thanks for the kind words as always, Kathryn.
Mira says
Hey Chef Sarah, I’m so happy for you! Good luck with school! These bars look so goo! Love that there are oat inside! Pinned!
Sarah says
Thanks for the sweet words and for the pin, Mira! 🙂
MoNica says
congratulations!
Can I substitute the coconut oil for any other vegetable oil?
Sarah says
Hi, MoNica!The only possible ingredient that you could sub in for coconut oil would be softened butter.— hope that helps! 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Aaw yay!!! Hope you had an awesome first day! So exciting, you will have a blast at school, Chef Sarah 🙂 These snack bars are the perfect treat to nibble on to keep you going! They look so incredible!
Sarah says
Thanks Kelly! So far I’m lovin’ the college life and looking forward to the rest of the semester! 😉
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
These oatmeal chocolate chip cookie snack bars are seriously the BEST and look so good!! Perfect for game days too!!! love these, Sarah!
Sarah says
Aww thanks for the sweet words as usual, Alice! xoxo
Katalina @ Peas and Peonies says
That ultra chewy texture is definitely calling my name, and wow they are actually on the healthy side of the spectrum, so I will take a few and snack and snack and snack on them. So perfect!
Sarah says
YES! You may just want to eat the whole batch because uh, HEALTH food right?? 😉 Thanks Katalina!
Ana | Espresso My Kitchen says
These look delish! these look super tasty! chocolate chip + oatmeal are the perfect combo! Congrats on starting school! 🙂
Sarah says
It’s definitely one of my all-time favorite combos. 😉 Thanks Ana!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I absolutely love oatmeal, chocolate and coconut together! I would probably want to eat one of these right out of my oven. They looks delicious!
Sarah says
I can tell you that I know for a FACT that these are the best warm from the oven! 😉 Soo good.
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
I love how you make chocolate chip cookies into something healthier! Now I can definitely have like 5, right?
Sarah says
Yes, to five! I mean, it’s practically the weekend right??