Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Bars
Delicious and chewy oatmeal bars packed with coconut and chocolate chips, perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 0.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.75 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 0.25 tsp salt
Wet ingredients
- 3/4 cups butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 3 tbsp flavourless oil (canola oil used)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 3 tbsp maple syrup or table syrup
- 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (170°C). Line pan with parchment paper and lightly grease sides.
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, cinnamon, oats, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, coconut, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, oil, and brown sugar; beat until well mixed. Add eggs and whisk until pale and bubbly. Mix in vanilla and maple syrup.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Spread dough in prepared pan and top with extra chips if desired.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
Notes
For best results, do not over-mix the batter to keep bars chewy and tender.