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Chocolate Filled Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible chocolate-filled oatmeal bars! A delightful blend of chewy oatmeal and rich, fudgy chocolate filling, these bars are perfect for sharing (though you might want to keep a few for yourself!). Enjoy them warm with a scoop of ice cream for a decadent treat, or as a surprisingly satisfying breakfast option. This recipe makes a generous batch, ensuring there's plenty to go around.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 406.7 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chocolate Filled Oatmeal Bars

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How to Make Chocolate Filled Oatmeal Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 15x10x1 inch jelly roll pan.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) margarine and 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine 3 cups rolled oats, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The batter will be stiff; stir in the last portion by hand if needed.
  7. Reserve about 2 cups of the oatmeal mixture.
  8. Press the remaining oatmeal mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared jelly roll pan.
  9. Prepare the chocolate filling:
  10. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt ½ cup margarine.
  11. Stir in ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 cup granulated sugar.
  12. Add 1 (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk.
  13. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and thick (about 5-7 minutes).
  14. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  15. Spread the chocolate filling evenly over the oatmeal layer in the pan.
  16. Sprinkle the reserved oatmeal mixture evenly over the chocolate filling.
  17. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
  18. Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

149g

Fat

20g

Carbs

19g

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