{"id":161679,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T00:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chocolate-oat-squares\/"},"modified":"2024-08-21T18:35:10","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T23:35:10","slug":"chocolate-oat-squares","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chocolate-oat-squares\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Oatmeal Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I like to keep a batch of chocolate oatmeal bars on hand. Somewhere between a granola bar and an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/oat-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/oat-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">oatmeal chocolate chip cookie<\/a>, these chewy squares are the perfect afternoon snack with a cup of coffee.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need your usual baking ingredients for this chocolate oat bars recipe, plus a can of sweetened condensed milk. The condensed milk is mixed with chocolate to make a creamy middle layer that&#8217;s sandwiched between an oat crust and a crumble topping.<\/p>\n<p>This recipe is quick to make but quicker to disappear, so don&#8217;t hesitate to make a double batch!<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Chocolate Oatmeal Bars<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Butter:<\/strong> These chocolate oat bars call for room temperature unsalted butter. To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-soften-butter-quickly\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-soften-butter-quickly\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">soften butter quickly<\/a>, cut it into cubes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brown sugar:<\/strong> You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/light-and-dark-brown-sugar\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/light-and-dark-brown-sugar\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">light or dark brown sugar<\/a> for this recipe; either option will give the bars a nice caramel flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #333f48;\">Eggs:<\/strong> Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/bake-with-room-temperature-eggs\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/bake-with-room-temperature-eggs\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">room-temperature eggs<\/a> for these bars (and for baking in general). If you have only\u00a0cold eggs, let them sit in a bowl of warm water for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vanilla extract:<\/strong> Use real vanilla extract for the best flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oats:<\/strong> Our chocolate oat bars recipe calls for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/quick-cooking-oats\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/quick-cooking-oats\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">quick-cooking oats<\/a>, but if all you have are old-fashioned oats, pulse them in the food processor a couple of times to break them up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flour:<\/strong> All-purpose flour binds the oats and walnuts to make a chewy, crumbly base and topping.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baking soda:<\/strong> This recipe for chocolate oatmeal bars includes baking soda to help promote browning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sweetened condensed milk:<\/strong> Any recipe with sweetened condensed milk, from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-vietnamese-coffee\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-vietnamese-coffee\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vietnamese coffee<\/a>\u00a0to these sweet and creamy bars,\u00a0is bound to be delicious.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chocolate chips:<\/strong> Chocolate oat bars call for semisweet chocolate chips, but feel free to use any type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/are-you-using-the-right-types-of-chocolate-for-baking\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/are-you-using-the-right-types-of-chocolate-for-baking\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">baking chocolate<\/a>, like milk chocolate, dark chocolate or a mix.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Walnuts:<\/strong> I love adding chopped walnuts to crumbles and cookies, both for the nutty taste and the crunchy texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Make the oat layers<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F and grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.<\/p>\n<p>In a bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat 1 cup butter and the brown sugar until light and fluffy, five to seven minutes. Beat in the eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla.<\/p>\n<p>In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, 1 teaspoon salt and the baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix well. Press two-thirds of the oat mixture into the greased baking pan.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Melt the chocolate<\/h3>\n<p>In a large saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1\/2 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir over low heat until the chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat, and stir in the walnuts and remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla.<\/p>\n<p>Spread the chocolate mixture over the oatmeal crust, then sprinkle with the remaining oat mixture.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Bake the bars<\/h3>\n<p>Bake the bars on the middle rack of the oven until golden brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack. Once the bars are fully cooled, use a sharp knife to cut them into squares.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2030280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Chocolate-Oatmeal-Bars-FT22_13078_F_0504_2-1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Chocolate Oatmeal Bars on a baking sheet served with milk\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Add another filling:<\/strong> These chocolate oatmeal bars can easily be customized to your liking. Try adding coconut flakes, toffee bits or butterscotch chips to your crumble mix, or stir in dried fruit like raisins or currants.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #333f48;\">Change up the chopped nuts:<\/strong> Walnuts go great here, but you can easily substitute other nuts like pecans, cashews or hazelnuts.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #333f48;\">Try it with Nutella: <\/strong>Nutella is a chocolate hazelnut spread that is delicious all on its own, and in baked goods. Add some Nutella to the chocolate mixture while it&#8217;s heating up for an extra-chocolaty middle layer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Chocolate Oatmeal Bars<\/h2>\n<p>Chocolate oat bars are super easy to make ahead and store or freeze. Store the squares in an airtight container on the counter or in the fridge, or toss them in the freezer to eat later.<\/p>\n<h3>How long do chocolate oatmeal bars last?<\/h3>\n<p>These chocolate oatmeal bars will last for up to three days stored on the counter, and up to a week if they&#8217;re stored in the fridge. They will last even longer in the freezer, up to three months.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you freeze chocolate oatmeal bars?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes\u2014cool the chocolate oat bars completely, cut them into squares, and wrap them tightly in storage wrap and aluminum foil before stashing them in the freezer.<\/p>\n<h2>Chocolate Oatmeal Bar Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2030281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Chocolate-Oatmeal-Bars-FT22_13078_F_0504_3-1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Chocolate Oatmeal Bars served in a plate with milk\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Can I make these chocolate oatmeal bars more savory?<\/h3>\n<p>Make the bars more savory by adding nut butter. Stir up to 1\/2 cup almond or peanut butter, or even tahini, into the chocolate mixture while it&#8217;s heating up. Then sprinkle some flake salt over the oat crumble for another savory layer.<\/p>\n<h3>Are these chocolate oatmeal bars a healthy snack?<\/h3>\n<p>Each bar has 205 calories, 10g fat, 28g carbohydrate and 3g protein. If you add some extra nut butter, these oatmeal- and walnut-packed bars are a perfect afternoon pick-me-up.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s the perfect treat to tuck into a lunch box or serve as an after-school snack. 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Once the bars are fully cooled, use a sharp knife to cut them into squares.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Chocolate-Oatmeal-Bars-FT22_13078_F_0504_2-1.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"4 dozen","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Risa Lichtman"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 205 calories","fatContent":"10g fat (5g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"23mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"155mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"28g carbohydrate (19g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"3g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":5,"reviewCount":14,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-07-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"latsyrceiram"},"reviewBody":"These are wonderful. I made as written (except left off nuts-allergy) and everyone loved.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-07-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lvarner"},"reviewBody":"<p>These were delicious! I made the recipe as written - did not change a thing. They turned out great! I would certainly make these again.  <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tammycookblogsbooks"},"reviewBody":"Oatmeal in any form is comfort food to me. Being in a dessert makes it all the better. These bars are so good. The oatmeal layers are chewy. The chocolate filling in the middle is yummy. I made 1\/2 of a batch and they turned out great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SusanneM"},"reviewBody":"These are wonderful!  Made exactly as posted--wouldn't change a thing.  Thanks so much for sharing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lcrooms"},"reviewBody":"My kids have loved this recipie since I first made it many years ago. They request that I make these bars every year at Christmas. I love them too. At my home we leave out the Walnuts because when I first made this recipie probably 7 or 8 years ago I wasn't sure if my kids would like the nuts in. So we have never had them with the nuts.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-05-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"debleblanc"},"reviewBody":"These are an awesome little treat.  When I got the crust in the pan I didn't have enough to completly cover the chocolate layer so I dropped dollops over the chocolate.  Turned out great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"uut4690"},"reviewBody":"Very tasty.  Shared with a large group and they loved them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-04-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DDPLoeches"},"reviewBody":"These were good! I made them without nuts to keep a boy happy, but I think I would have liked them more WITH nuts. I'll do an adult version with nuts sometime.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KristinaMcDonald"},"reviewBody":"Really good! Easy to make and delicious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jamie"},"reviewBody":"Left out the nuts, but these were still delicious. I was worried that the middle wouldn't bake all the way through because these were so thick, but they turned out fine. Crunchy and chewy, with that delicious chocolate layer. Yum! I may experiment with making these in two pans to spread them out more so that they're thinner because as they are now they're quite a mouthful.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jseastedt"},"reviewBody":"These squares are excellent! I have baked them many times and receive compliments each time I take them somewhere. They travel well and freeze well. They are quite dense and can be cut in small squares to serve many. The only change I have made is that I sometimes use pecans in place of walnuts as they are a favorite of mine.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-04-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"maan"},"reviewBody":"I've made these over and over again.  My family and friends love these. Thanks for the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Pat"},"reviewBody":"I have made these squares many times and everyones loves them.  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