Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

These gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip bars are tasty and satisfying! This recipe is easy to make and is a popular dessert that's loved by all!

Peanut butter and chocolate is a dream combination! These bars have a perfectly chewy texture from the oatmeal. Once you bite into them, you will be hit with a delicious flavor combination of peanut butter and chocolate, making them hard to put down.

The best part about these flourless oatmeal chocolate chip bars is that they are easy to make! You can prep and cook them in under 30 minutes!

Looking for more delicious desserts? Check out these gluten-free cookie dough balls or these gluten free blueberry crumble bars!

And, if you're interested in more no-bake oatmeal recipes, check out these 3 ingredient oatmeal balls or these simple no-bake oatmeal cookies without peanut butter!

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• Step By Step Instructions
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Reasons You Will Love These Cookie Bars

• They are irresistible- creamy peanut butter, oatmeal, and rich chocolate chips make for the perfect flavor combination.
• The oatmeal chocolate chip bars are so easy to make! I made these and had them in the oven in under than 15 minutes.
• These flourless oatmeal chocolate chip bars are gluten-free -this is perfect for anyone with allergies or a great idea to bring to a party to accommodate allergies.
• The cookie bars are 100% flourless- you probably already have most of the ingredients on hand in your pantry!

Ingredients Needed

Oatmeal: Use the Gluten Free Old Fashioned Oats. I used the brand "Bob's Red Mill Old Fashioned Rolled Gluten Free Oats."

Brown Sugar: Gives the bars sweetness. The brown sugar helps to create a more dense and chewy bar.

Egg: Holds everything together! Use a flax egg if looking for a vegan option.

Peanut Butter: Creamy peanut butter is recommended. These cookie bars have not been tested with the crunchy peanut butter, and it's possible the crunchy peanut butter may result in a bar that has a drier texture. Any brand will work, avoid natural brands to prevent the oil separation.

Oatmeal: Use the old fashioned oatmeal. This creates a chewier bar. Do not substitute with quick cooking oats or steel cut oats- the texture may not be as good.

Mini Chocolate Chips: increase or decrease the amount used based on your preference. Use regular chocolate chips if preferred. I choose to use mini chocolate chips in the bar and then sprinkled a few regular sized chocolate chips on top!

Variations

• Replace the chocolate chips with raisins, chopped walnuts or pecans, dark Chocolate Chips, M & M's or Butterscotch Chips.
• Sub the peanut butter with almond butter.
• Use regular old fashioned oatmeal or quick cooking oatmeal if you are not concerned about this recipe being gluten free.

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: Combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, vanilla, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. (Image 1)

Step 2: Use an electric mixer and beat at medium speed for about 2 minutes. (Image 2)

Step 3: Add in egg, mix, then add the oatmeal and chocolate chips. (Image 3)

Step 4: Grease an 8x8inch metal pan and pour in cookie mixture. The mixture will be thick, similar to a dough consistency. Spread the batter using a rubber spatula so that it's an even height across the top. (Image 4)

Step 5: Bake for 15 minutes- don't overcook! Cool & cut. enjoy!

How To Freeze These Cookie Bars

These cookie bars freeze great! They can be stored in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Step 1: Cut the cookie bars into squares. Remove from pan and layer on a piece of freezer paper (parchment paper or waxed paper will also work).

Step 2: Place another layer of freezer paper over the top of the bars. Place in a freezer zip lock bar and seal shut so that no air remains.

Thaw for 30 minutes at room temperature before eating. Enjoy!

Expert Tips

• This recipe was cooked in a metal 8 x 8 inch pan. Cooking times and end product may vary if using a glass or ceramic pan.
• It's essential not to overcook these bars, as that will make them hard and they will not have a chewy texture (unless that's what you want!).
• These bars taste really good when served warm. Heat them in the microwave for about 20 seconds before serving for an ooey-gooey tasty treat.

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