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Dessert Bars

Delicious and chewy dessert bars made with a blend of oats, chocolate, and nuts, perfect for a sweet treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts optional
  • 1/4 cup dried fruit optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
  3. Stir in melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, and dried fruit if using.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  2. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. Once cooled, cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These dessert bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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