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Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars 

These homemade Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars are easy to make, made with healthy, simple ingredients, perfect for an on-the-go breakfast, snack, or even dessert!

Makes 10 bars

What ingredients do I need to make these Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars?

  • Old fashioned rolled oats-uncooked. Be sure to NOT use quick cooking or instant-otherwise the texture of the bars will be too soggy! You can use Quaker Gluten-Free rolled oats as gluten free option. 
  • All purpose flour – you can substitute the flour for Kodiak pancake buttermilk mix, if you use the Kodiak Pancake Mix you will omit the baking powder, soda, and salt. You can also substitute the all purpose flour for almond, coconut or gluten-free flour. The point value may vary depending on the brand you use. 
  • Protein Powder– optional. I love adding protein powder for extra protein and flavor! I like to use Clean Simple Eats Protein Powder. Save 10% on your order with promo code: POUNDDROPPER. Click HERE to order. The overall point values are the same regardless if you use this protein powder or not. 
  • Cinnamon-for flavor. 
  • Baking powder-leavening agent- to help the bars rise.
  • Baking soda- leavening agent- to help the bars rise. 
  • Salt-for taste. 
  • Unsweetened applesauce- used as a substitute for oil.
  • Eggs- beaten
  • Honey- for added sweetness and used as a binding agent.
  • Vanilla extract- for flavor
  • No sugar added chocolate chips– I use ChocZero milk chocolate chips. I LOVE  ChocZero no sugar added milk chocolate chips or Lily’s milk chocolate no sugar added chocolate chips.  These two brands are my absolute favorite and have NO bitter aftertaste. ChocZero products are sweetened with a special monk-fruit formula that adds just enough sweetness without the sugar. If you prefer dark chocolate you can substitute the milk chocolate for Lily’s Dark Chocolate Chips, Stevia Sweetened, with no added sugar.  You can find those HERE on Amazon.  
  • Peanut butter –I like to use Better’n Peanut Butter which is 3 smartpoints for 2 Tbsp or American Dream Nut Butters “Butter My Cup” which is-1 Tbsp-2 smartpoints or 2 Tbsp-5 smartpoints. If you wanted you could use powdered peanut butter as a substitute for the peanut butter by mixing 6 Tablespoons with 4 Tablespoons hot water. 

Where can I buy ChocZero no sugar added milk chocolate chips?

You can purchase these no sugar added milk chocolate chips online HERE.

Save yourself 10% using discount code pounddropper at checkout!

 

What low point peanut or nut butter do you recommend?

Well, my two favorite whipped peanut butters Jif Whips and Peter Pan 1/3 less fat whipped have both been discontinued-but I have since found a few other brands that I LOVE!

This Better’n Peanut Butter is only 100 calories, 3 points for 2 Tablespoons, 4 grams of protein, and is Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Palm Oil Free, and Kosher.

You can find it online on Amazon HERE.

How do I make these Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars?

How do I make these Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 8×8 pan non stick cooking spray.

In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and protein powder, if using. Set aside.

In a separate bowl combine, unsweetened applesauce, beaten eggs, honey, peanut butter and vanilla.

Mix until combined. 

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined.

Fold in chocolate chips. 

Pour and spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.

Batter will be a bit thick! 

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before cutting bars.

Cut 5 vertical rows by 2 horizontal rows to get 10 even bars. 

Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days or the in fridge for up to a week. 

 

Ingredients: 

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 8×8 pan non stick cooking spray.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and protein powder, if using. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl combine, unsweetened applesauce, beaten eggs, honey, peanut butter and vanilla. Mix until combined. Ok
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined. 
  • Fold in chocolate chips. 
  • Pour and spread mixture into the prepared pan. The batter may appear to be a bit thick!
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before cutting bars. Cut 5 vertical rows by 2 horizontal rows to get 10 even bars. 
  • Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days or the in fridge for up to a week. 

Makes 10 bars

3 Points® per bar

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Author Notes:

  • Nutritional info was calculated using  Better’n Peanut Butter Peanut Butter or American Dream “Butter My Cup” Peanut Butter.
  • If you use the Kodiak Pancake Mix you will omit the baking powder, soda, and salt. You may also substitute the all purpose flour for almond, coconut or gluten-free flour. The point value may vary depending on the brand you use. 
  • You could use powdered peanut butter as a substitute for the peanut butter by mixing 6 Tablespoons with 4 Tablespoons hot water to make 1/4 cup.
Yield: 10

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars 

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars 

These homemade Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars are easy to make, made with healthy, simple ingredients, perfect for an on-the-go breakfast, snack, or even dessert!

Author: thepounddropper.com

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats-uncooked
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour *see notes for substitution
  • 2 Tbsp protein powder-optional. I love using Clean Simple Eats or Devotion Nutrition for added protein and flavor 
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce 
  • 2 eggs, beaten 
  • 1 Tbsp honey 
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter  -I use  Better'n Peanut Butter Peanut Butter or "Butter my Cup" or "Cookie Batter" American Dream Nut Butters 
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 
  • 1/3 cup or 42 grams no sugar added chocolate chips- I use ChocZero milk chocolate chips

Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Spray a 8x8 pan non stick cooking spray.
    3. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and protein powder, if using. Set aside.
    4. In a separate bowl combine, unsweetened applesauce, beaten eggs, honey, peanut butter and vanilla. Mix until combined. Ok
    5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined. 
    6. Fold in chocolate chips. 
    7. Pour and spread mixture into the prepared pan. The batter may appear to be a bit thick!
    8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before cutting bars. Cut 5 vertical rows by 2 horizontal rows to get 10 even bars. 
    9. Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days or the in fridge for up to a week. 

    Makes 10 bars

    3 Points® per bar

Notes

      Smartpoints: GREEN/BLUE: 3 smartpoints per bar PURPLE: 2 smartpoints per bar 

    • You could use powdered peanut butter as a substitute for the peanut butter by mixing 6 Tablespoons with 4 Tablespoons hot water to make 1/4 cup.
    • If you use the Kodiak Pancake Mix you will omit the baking powder, soda, and salt. You may also substitute the all purpose flour for almond, coconut or gluten-free flour. The point value may vary depending on the brand you use. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 111Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 154mgCarbohydrates: 16gNet Carbohydrates: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g

Carrie

Wednesday 29th of March 2023

Could you use Choczero honey? Would it still taste and bind correctly?

Lindsay Kehl

Monday 10th of April 2023

Hi Carrie

Yes, you could use ChocZero honey. I have that and will be trying it with this recipe soon! Keep me posted if you make it with it and let me know what you think!

Have a great day!

Cristi

Thursday 19th of January 2023

Do you recommend a particular flavor of the protein powder?

Lindsay Kehl

Monday 23rd of January 2023

HI Cristi

Yes, I LOVE Clean Simple Eats protein powder. They have a variety of flavors and I have to say it's the best tasting protein powder on the market!

You can save 10% on your order using promo: Poundddropper

Order HERE

Helen Schilling-Wallace

Friday 12th of November 2021

Made these and took them when we went camping in our NEW travel trailer. The bars are a God sent...just as you are!! Thank-you for such a delicious, healthy recipe.

Katie

Wednesday 24th of March 2021

Hi! I made this recipe and really enjoy the flavor; however, my bars turned out pretty dry. Any ideas on how to prevent this next time? I used flour/baking powder/baking soda and PB2, if that makes a difference. Thank you so much!! Love your recipes!

Lindsay Kehl

Wednesday 24th of March 2021

HI Katie

I recommend using creamy peanut butter instead of PB2 that will make a big difference in the texture.

Thanks for your amazing support and for loving the recipes! Have a wonderful day!

Jennifer Mclane

Thursday 18th of February 2021

Can I use egg substitute? Or maybe use applesauce to replace the eggs?

Lindsay Kehl

Friday 19th of February 2021

Yes,

You could use egg substitute or a mashed banana as a substitute for the egg, if you prefer.

Thank you

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