Oat bars with caramel and chocolate

47 min
hard
5 ingredients

Oat bars with caramel and chocolate

Oat bars with caramel and chocolate are a delicious recipe that combines irresistible crunchy textures and sweet flavors. This preparation has its roots in North American home cooking, where oat bars and desserts are very popular as snacks or energy desserts.

In different Latin American countries, similar recipes may simply be known as "energy oat bars" or "sweet oat bars." Oats, the main ingredient, are valued for their nutritional contribution and their versatility in both sweet and savory preparations. Furthermore, the use of caramel and chocolate adds an indulgent touch that appeals to people of all ages.

These bars are perfect to accompany coffee or to take as a healthy snack, as they combine homemade and easy-to-find ingredients. They are an excellent option for those looking for a simple, quick dessert with a classic and comforting flavor.

How to make Oat Bars with Caramel and Chocolate

Ingredients:
Butter, Oatmeal Cookie Mix, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, Caramel Candies, Evaporated Milk.

Steps:

Cut the butter into the cookie mix in a bowl until crumbly.

Press into the bottom of a greased 9 x 13-inch pan, reserving 1 cup of the mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.

Sprinkle with chocolate chips.

Melt the caramels in a saucepan with evaporated milk, stirring constantly.

Pour over the chocolate chips.

Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture.

Bake for 15 more minutes.

Cool completely, about 1 hour.

These are generous-sized portions.

If you cut the squares smaller, you can get more portions.

Oat bars with caramel and chocolate

Ingredients (5)

  • Butter
  • Oatmeal Cookie Mix
  • Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • Caramel Candies
  • Evaporated Milk

Instructions (12 steps)

  1. 1 Cut the butter into the cookie mixture in a bowl until crumbly
  2. 2 Press into the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch pan, reserving 1 cup
  3. 3 Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes
  4. 4 Sprinkle with chocolate chips
  5. 5 Melt the caramels in a saucepan with evaporated milk, stirring constantly
  6. 6 Pour over the chocolate chips
  7. 7 Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture
  8. 8 Bake for 15 minutes more
  9. 9 Cool completely, approximately
  10. 10 1 hour
  11. 11 These are generous-sized portions
  12. 12 If you cut the squares smaller, you can get more portions

Nutritional Information

Calories: 184 kcal
Protein: 4%
Carbohydrates: 8%
Fat: 13%
Sugar: 46%
Sodium: 5%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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