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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

by Candace Sampson

I love making my kids snacks for school. I try not to buy store bought treats because a) they’re expensive and b) they’re usually not made with the best ingredients. This is one of my go-to recipes for weekday lunches.

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
2 cups quick oats
1 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Heat oven to 375F. Coat a 8x8x2 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt together. In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter on medium-high speed until fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to low and beat in milk, then flour mixture. Stir in oats and 1 cup of the chocolate chips.

Spread batter into prepared baking pan. Bake at 375F for 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Microwave remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips for 30 seconds; stir until smooth and drizzle over bars. Cut into squares.

Category: Food & Drink, Recipes, Snacks, UncategorizedTag: afterschool snack, chocolate chip oatmeal squares, Food & Drink, Life in Pleasantville, oatmeal squares, snacks for school

About Candace Sampson

Candace Sampson is the founder and editor-in-chief of Life in Pleasantville, a blog dedicated to lifestyle, travel, and family. With a passion for storytelling and a knack for connecting with her audience, Candace shares real-life experiences and insights that resonate. Follow her on social media @candace_said and @whatshesaidtalk.

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  1. Susana Terhune

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    These look so good. I am going to try them out! Thank you so much for all you do. I don’t comment too often but I love your posts! 🙂

  2. Candace

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    Thank you so much Susana. It’s really nice to know that someone appreciates it.

  3. Lisa Fraser Thornbury

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    DS doesn’t eat chocolate (weirdo) but I could make this with white chocolate or butterscotch, no?

  4. Candace Derickx

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    I think this would be delicious with butterscotch. I’m kind of bummed I didn’t think of it.

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