Looking for a fast, portable and healthy snack? Try my Clean Eating Oatmeal Bars recipe!
Hi everyone!
I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Mine went by way too fast but I was able to get some rest and did some work around the house. I was supposed to do my maternity photoshoot but it was too cloudy and stormy so we decided to push it back a week. I'll keep you posted.
Since September is trucking along (How is it the 10th already??!!) and everyone's schedules are filling up fast, I thought it would be the perfect time to share a new portable oatmeal Clean Eating Oatmeal Bars recipe I created in my little kitchen. These EASY to make oat bars are filled with nut butter, almonds, chocolate, AND coconut.
Here's why you'll love my Clean Eating Oatmeal Bars recipe
To make my Clean Eating Oatmeal Bars recipe you start by melting some coconut oil and nut butter in a bowl. You can use your favorite type but I tested with peanut butter.
Next, you mix in the goodies like the oats, chocolate chips, almonds, and coconut! I love how just a little coconut adds so much naturally sweet flavor. The bars bake in the oven for only 15 minutes. The hardest part is waiting to let them cool. After the pan cools you pop them in the fridge to allow them to continue to harden. Once hard you can cut them in bars or even squares depending on your mood.
This Clean Eating Oatmeal Bars recipe don't have any added sugar other than a touch of honey and what's already in the chocolate chips... but they still have enough sweetness to satisfy that afternoon snack craving.
I adore this flavor combo but you could get creative and sub out dried fruit or different types of nuts. Any way you make it these are bound to be a family favorite.
I hope you enjoy this Clean Eating Oatmeal Bars recipe as much as I do!
Also try...
- 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bites
- Clean Eating Banna Bread Bites
- No Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bars
- Healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars
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Chocolate Chip and Coconut Clean Eating Oatmeal Bars recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons nut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ cups oats
- ¼ cup chopped almonds
- ½ cup chocolate chips, divided
- ¼ cup coconut flakes, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8x8 baking dish.
- In a large glass bowl, melt the coconut oil, nut butter, and honey in the microwave in 15-second increments until smooth. Mix together.
- Carefully fold in the oats and chopped almonds. Allow the mixture to cool a bit. Reserve a very small amount of the coconut and chocolate chips to sprinkle on top. Stir the rest of the coconut and chocolate chips into the mixture.
- Put the oatmeal mixture into the baking dish and smooth the top. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips and coconut on top.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool. Transfer to fridge and allow to sit for 30 minutes to firm up. Cut the bars into 10 pieces and enjoy. Store in the fridge.
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Your turn!
How was your weekend?
Helen says
What type of chocolate chips do you use please
JulieWunder says
I used mini dark chocolate chips. You can use whichever type you like though.
Jo says
Do you put some of the chips and coconut in the oat mixture? I see where you said to reserve some, but what do you do first? Thanks.
JulieWunder says
Hi Jo! Yes, you put the rest of the chip and coconut into the mixture. It was in the instructions but written in a long sentence so I broke it the wording up so hopefully it would be easier to understand. Just wait long enough for your coconut oil mixture to cool a bit so you don't completely melt your chips. 🙂
I hope you enjoy these!
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! DO they keep long?
Suzanne says
These look so good! There are so many option for different mix ins to this dish!
Erica says
These were great! Mine crumbled a bit maybe I didn’t pack down firm enough. Wasn’t a big deal just used those piece as granola. Super super happy with the taste!
Chris says
Mine did not stick together at all. They were still wet. Maybe bake longer? They taste amazing. I’m going to have a problem not eating the whole container. What can I do to fix the problem to make them stick. I used almond butter.
JulieWunder says
Maybe your brand of almond butter had too much oil? I tested with Peter Pan Natural peanut butter. Perhaps baking a bit longer would help!
Mother of 3 says
Those look so delicious! Pinned.
Anna says
Too good! You've managed to include all my favorites - peanut butter, coconut flakes, almonds and chocolate chips! The kiddos will love these... 🙂
Miz Helen says
Your Oatmeal Bars look delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday, your post is awesome. Hope you are having a great week and come back to see us soon!
Miz Helen
Beth says
Those look more decadent than clean eating! Yummy! Perfect Pick me up for the afternoon blues.
Courtney says
Chocolate and coconut is always a winning combo. These snack bars look great!
Jacqui says
I know - September is in its second half - what is happening?! Anyway, I love that you mentioned subbing out dried fruit or different types of nuts - that is something I would definitely experiment with!
Amanda says
Yum! Anything with chocolate and coconut I'm all about! Can't wait to try these!
Farrah says
These look so, so good! I have a tonnn of oatmeal, so I'm definitely gonna have to try making these soon! :]
Taylor Kiser says
These oatmeal bars are perfect for on the go breakfast and snacking! Love the flavors going on!
Deryn says
Oooh, love a good snack-bar recipe! Especially with chocolate chips, those are a must. These look so easy, can't wait to give them a try.
Deborah Brooks says
Love all the clean simple ingredients in these. Making your own bars is the way to go for sure
Deborah Brooks says
Love all the clean ingredients in here-making your own snack bars is the way to go
Ann Gardner says
Julie so love all your recipes. Good weekend here in Memphis. Weather has cooled some and temps in 80s instead of 90s. I as a grandma to 3 all in their 20s can't wait til your little ones get here. So excited for you. While we lived in Black Mountain for 11 years I ran a in home day care. Two of those babies are starting their Senior year of High School. Now I feel old.
Alisa Fleming says
This is my favorite granola bar combination! Something about oats, coconut, and chocolate just works together.
Annmarie says
My mom makes a NOT healthy version of these called Magic Cookie Bars. These look much easier and better for you not to mention, delicious!
patrick@looneyforfood.com says
oh these are loaded with all the best things! Great bar
Lisa Ballantyne says
I love snack bars of the healthy kind and this one would certainly fit the bill! Happy Monday Julie!
Maureen @ Maureen Gets Real says
YUM!! I think I would replace the coconut flakes with cashews since I'm not s coconut person but I will totally have to try these out Julie.