Dessert

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe

BySarah Summers November 2, 2025November 2, 2025

Introduction

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars are a delightful treat that combines the wholesome texture of oats with rich, melty chocolate chips. These bars are easy to make and perfect for an anytime snack or dessert.

The image shows a batch of golden brown oat chocolate chip bars cut into 12 square pieces arranged neatly on light brown parchment paper. Each bar has a rough, textured top layer speckled with shiny, melted dark chocolate chips and scattered oats, creating a mix of light beige and dark brown colors. One square bar is separated from the group at the bottom, showing its soft, crumbly edges and bottom crust layer. The bars rest on a clean white marbled surface with a small cluster of soft white flowers placed nearby, adding a delicate contrast. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan, then line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well to blend all dry ingredients evenly.
Step 3: Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is fully combined into a thick batter.
Step 4: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter, making sure they are evenly distributed.
Step 5: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the bars turn a light golden color and are set in the middle.
Step 6: Once baked, sprinkle the top with coarse sea salt if desired. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. Serve and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

Use dark chocolate chips or chunks for a richer chocolate flavor.
For added texture, mix in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
Try substituting half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier taste.
To keep the bars chewy, avoid overbaking—they should be just set in the middle.

Storage

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat briefly in the microwave to enjoy a warm, gooey treat.

How to Serve

A batch of golden brown oat and chocolate chip bars is shown, cut into 12 square pieces arranged in a 3x4 grid on a sheet of light brown parchment paper. Each bar has visible oat flakes embedded in the crumbly texture, with scattered, melted chocolate chips creating dark brown spots on the surface. Two bars are separated from the main group, placed diagonally in the lower part of the image, one showing a small bite taken out of its corner. The scene is set on a white marbled surface with soft white flowers placed nearby for decoration. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use quick oats instead of old-fashioned oats?

While quick oats can be used, old-fashioned oats provide a better texture and chewiness in these bars. Quick oats may result in a softer, less hearty bar.

What can I use instead of unsalted butter?

You can substitute unsalted butter with an equal amount of salted butter, but reduce or omit the added salt in the recipe to maintain balance in flavor.