Fudgy Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Name: Fudgy Oatmeal Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust:; 4.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup); 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; Baking spray with flour; Filling:; 3.4 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup); 1 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup evaporated fat-free milk; 1 tablespoon instant espresso granules; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

Crust:
4.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Baking spray with flour
Filling:
3.4 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup evaporated fat-free milk
1 tablespoon instant espresso granules
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
To prepare crust, weigh or lightly spoon 5 ounces flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients (through baking soda) in a medium bowl. Add 1/4 cup canola oil and 2 tablespoons butter; toss with a fork until crumbly. Remove 3/4 cup of oat mixture; set aside. Press remaining oat mixture into the bottom of an 11 x 7-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with baking spray. Bake at 350u00b0 for 13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly.
3
To prepare filling, weigh or lightly spoon 4 ounces flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl. Combine milk and espresso granules in a bowl, stirring with a whisk until espresso dissolves. Add 3 tablespoons canola oil, 3 tablespoons butter, vanilla, and eggs to milk mixture, stirring with a whisk. Add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring to combine. Fold in chocolate.
4
Spread batter over prepared crust in pan. Sprinkle with reserved 3/4 cup oat mixture. Bake at 350u00b0 for 32 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs clinging. Cool in pan on a rack. Cut into 28 bars.

1240

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust:, 4.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup), 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Fudgy Oatmeal Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fudgy Oatmeal Bars

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