Chocolate Caramel Oat Bars Recipe

One of the things I am always trying to come up with is a treat to put in John’s lunch. I know he is a grown adult, but we all love a nice treat in our lunches. I want something that is easy to make but tastes amazing. This Chocolate Caramel Oat Bars Recipe is exactly what I hoped they would be!

With only needing a few ingredients these oat bars make a great lunch box treat. They are also really good any time of the day.

Easy Banana Chocolate Caramel Oat Bars Recipe! Only a few ingredients needed to make this delicious recipe perfect for school lunches, office lunch or a sweet treat.

Chocolate, Banana, Caramel Oat Bars Recipe

Ingredients

2                              Bananas, very ripe, mashed
1 C                          Oats, old-fashioned
½ C                         Coconut, shredded
1 C                          Chocolate Chips, semi-sweet
as desired           Caramel sauce

Directions

Preheat oven to 350
1. In a bowl, combine the mashed banana, coconut and oats. Mix well.
2. Press the mixture into an 8 x 8 baking pan
3. Bake for approximately 10 – 12 minutes.
4. Remove from the oven, shut off the heat, and sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the Banana/Oat mixture. Distribute the chips evenly, and then place back in the oven for about 10 minutes to melt the chips. (No additional heat is needed as the residual heat from the oven will melt the chips. )
5. Remove from the oven again and with a knife, spread the chips over the top of the banana mixture. Place it in the fridge for about an hour for the chocolate to harden and the banana mixture to cool.
6. When it’s hardened, remove the bars and cut into desired sizes. Plate, and drizzle with caramel. Serve and Enjoy!

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Chocolate Caramel Oat Bars Recipe

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

12 mins

Total Time

22 mins

 

Easy Chocolate Caramel Oat Bars Recipe with hidden banana in them for a great after school snack or dessert

Course: Dessert

Calories: 1562 kcal

Author: Tammilee

Ingredients

• 2 Bananas very ripe, mashed
• 1 C Oats old fashioned
• ½ C Coconut shredded
• 1 C Chocolate Chips semi-sweet
• as desired Caramel sauce

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. In a bowl, combine the mashed banana, coconut and oats. Mix well.
3. Press the mixture into an 8 x 8 baking pan
4. Bake for approximately 10 – 12 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven, shut off the heat, and sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the Banana/Oat mixture. Distribute the chips evenly, and then place back in the oven for about 10 minutes to melt the chips. (No additional heat is needed as the residual heat from the oven will melt the chips. )
6. Remove from the oven again and with a knife, spread the chips over the top of the banana mixture. Place it in the fridge for about an hour for the chocolate to harden and the banana mixture to cool.
7. When it’s hardened, remove the bars and cut into desired sizes. Plate, and drizzle with caramel. Serve and Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Caramel Oat Bars Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1562 Calories from Fat 549

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 61g 94%

Saturated Fat 39g 195%

Cholesterol 27mg 9%

Sodium 137mg 6%

Potassium 1280mg 37%

Total Carbohydrates 237g 79%

Dietary Fiber 22g 88%

Sugars 144g

Protein 23g 46%

Vitamin A 11.1%

Vitamin C 27.8%

Calcium 26.3%

Iron 40.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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