Healthy Oatmeal  Chocolate Chip Bars

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These oatmeal chocolate chip bars are soft, moist, slightly chewy, super satisfying, and perfect for serving up as breakfast, a snack, or dessert!

The recipe uses all simple pantry-friendly ingredients and is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and contains a top-secret healthy ‘hidden’ protein-rich ingredient no one will guess!

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First, preheat the oven to 360F/180C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, place all the wet ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.

STEP 1

Add all the dry ingredients and process again for just a few seconds until combined (don’t overmix it). Finally, add in the chocolate chips and stir in with a spoon/spatula.

STEP 2

Spoon the oatmeal ‘batter’ into the lined baking pan and sprinkle with a few extra chocolate chips (or chunks), then bake in the oven for between 28-35 minutes.

STEP 3

Remove the oatmeal cookie bars from the oven, cool, and then cut them into bars and enjoy!

STEP 4

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You can enjoy one of these oatmeal bars for breakfast or dessert. Serve alongside a scoop of vegan chocolate ice-cream, whipped coconut cream, and/or some berries!