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Two oatmeal bars on a piece of parchment paper.

Double Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

Erika Marucci
These double chocolate oatmeal bars combine wholesome oats with indulgent chocolate and are a sweet treat that you can enjoy on-the-go! The oatmeal bars feature layers of chocolate chip oatmeal bars sandwiched between a rich chocolate glaze for an easy dessert perfect for chocolate lovers!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 15 bars

Ingredients
 
 

For the Oatmeal Dough

  • 1 cup Old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup All purpose flour
  • ½ cup Light brown sugar - lightly packed
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 cup Semi sweet chocolate chips

For the Chocolate Glaze

  • 8 ounces Dark chocolate chopped - or chocolate chips
  • 6 tablespoons Cream (heavy/whole or whipping cream – with at least 30% fat)
  • 4 tablespoons Butter

Instructions
 

For the Oatmeal Dough

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350F (180C) and line an 8x8 inches square baking dish with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, oil, egg and vanilla. Beat until the dough is moist and all the ingredients are combined. The dough will be crumbly. Mix in the chocolate chips.
  • Press half of the dough evenly into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, and while the base is in the oven make the chocolate glaze.
  • In a small bowl over a bain marie, add cream, butter and chocolate. Heat over medium heat until the butter has melted and the mix is hot. Remove the pot from the heat and stir until the mix is smooth.
  • Remove the bars from the oven and pour the chocolate glaze over it.
  • Crumble on the remaining oatmeal dough. Bake approximately 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Let it cool completely, cut the bars into squares, serve and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-5 days. 
You can also freeze the chocolate oat bars whole or as individual sized bars. Cool completely, wrap the slices in plastic wrap then store in a freezer safe bag. Thaw at room temperature.
Keyword chocolate oatmeal bars, double chocolate oatmeal bars, oatmeal bars
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