These Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips, oats, and peanut butter. They’re super easy to make in 30 minutes and require just one bowl. Dairy-free, egg-free.

THESE OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS ARE

vegan
dairy-free
egg-free
soft
chewy
indulgent
easy to make
made in 1 bowl
so delicious
freezer friendly
perfect as dessert or snack

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS

You need the following ingredients to make these Vegan Cookie Bars (the exact measurements are in the recipe card below):

Vegan butter – Use vegan butter that has around 75-80% fat. Let the butter soften at room temperate before making the dough.
Peanut butter – You can use any nut butter, such as almond or cashew butter.
Brown sugar – You can also use coconut sugar.
Granulated sugar
Applesauce – Adds moisture to the cookie bars.
All-purpose flour – You can also use spelt or wholewheat flour.
Baking powder
Vanilla – Use organic vanilla powder, extract, or paste.
Salt – Brings out the sweetness.
Rolled oats – also known as old-fashioned oats. They provide a chewy texture.
Chocolate – Use good quality vegan dark chocolate chips or chunks.

Equipment you need:

Square baking pan – 9×9 inches (23×23 cm)
Parchment paper
Large bowl
Hand mixer or a stand mixer
Silicon spatula or wooden spoon
Cooling rack

HOW TO MAKE VEGAN OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS

You will find the instructions and ingredients list in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

1. Step: Preheat the oven and prepare the baking pan

Preheat the oven to 355°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 9”x9” (23x23cm) baking pan with vegan butter (or oil). Then line the pan with a strip of parchment paper. You can secure the parchment paper on the sides of the pan with binder paper clips. Set aside

2. Step: Mix wet ingredients

In a large bowl using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, beat together vegan butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 1 minute until creamy. Add in applesauce and mix to combine. Scrape down the sides and mix again as needed to combine.

3. Step: Make the cookie dough

To the wet mixture, add all-purpose flour, baking powder, vanilla powder, and a pinch of sea salt and mix to combine. Fold in rolled oats and chocolate chips.

4. Step: Bake the cookie bars

Transfer the dough into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Top with extra chocolate chips, if desired.

Bake in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

5. Step: Let cool completely

Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before using the parchment paper to lift out of the pan. Cut into 9 bars (or more).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

CAN I USE QUICK OATS?

You can, but it will change the texture. The rolled oats make the cookie bars chewier.

HOW TO STORE OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS?

First, make sure they have cooled completely. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature. You can also store the bars in the fridge, but it will change the texture.

HOW LONG DO VEGAN OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS LAST?

The oatmeal bars will last for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge.

CAN YOU FREEZE OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS?

Yes, you can freeze the cookie bars for up to 3 months. Store them in an airtight container or ziplock freezer bag. Then just let them thaw at room temperature or rewarm in the oven for a few minutes.

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Ingredients

80 g vegan butter, room temperature , 75-80% fat
60 g natural smooth peanut butter, or any nut butter
70 g brown sugar
60 g granulated sugar
60 g unsweetened applesauce
130 g all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp organic vanilla powder, or 1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch sea salt
½ cup (53g) rolled oats
100 g dark chocolate chips or chunks , + extra on top

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 355°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 9”x9” (23x23cm) baking pan with vegan butter (or oil). Then line the pan with a strip of parchment paper. Set aside
In a large bowl using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, beat together vegan butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 1 minute until creamy. Add in applesauce and mix to combine. Scrape down the sides and mix again as needed to combine.
To the wet mixture, add all-purpose flour, baking powder, vanilla powder, and a pinch of sea salt and mix to combine. Fold in rolled oats and chocolate chips.
Transfer the dough into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Top with extra chocolate chips, if desired.
Bake in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before using the parchment paper to lift out of the pan. Cut into 9 bars.
Enjoy!

Notes

Storing:

Store the oatmeal chocolate chip bars in an airtight container. They will last for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

Please read my blog post above for tips and helpful information.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal

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Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 bar / Calories: 301kcal / Total Fat: 15,3g / Saturated Fat: 6,6g / Cholesterol: 0mg / Total Carbohydrate: 37,7g / Fiber: 2,6g / Sugar: 19,7g / Protein: 4,6g / Sodium: 81mg / Potassium: 185mg / Iron: 1,8mg

VEGAN OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS

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