Fresh-Milled Gluten Free DF Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
Chewy, golden-brown oatmeal chocolate chip bars made with fresh-milled oat flour, maple syrup, and almond butter. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and simple to make with wholesome, everyday ingredients.
Servings: 16 squares
Equipment
- 1 Grain Mill $20 Off with code VINTAGEVIRTUES at: https://nutrimill.com/VINTAGEVIRTUES
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats look for certified gluten-free oats
- ¾ cup fresh-milled oat flour mill from whole grain oats for best results
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tbsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce room temperature
- ½ cup natural almond butter or peanut butter as a good substitute
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup avocado oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or semisweet chocolate chips swap milk chocolate chips or white chocolate chips if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan or prepared pan with parchment paper.
- Mill oats into oat flour using a digital scale for accuracy.
- In a large mixing bowl (or use a stand mixer), whisk together dry ingredients: rolled oats, oat flour, flaxseed, baking soda, cinnamon, and sea salt.
- In another large bowl, combine wet ingredients: applesauce, almond butter, maple syrup, avocado oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing. Fold in chocolate chips or other add-ins.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula.
- Bake 25–28 minutes, until the top of the bars is golden brown and the edges pull slightly away from the pan.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
Notes
Optional Add-ins:
¼ cup chopped nuts or seeds (adds protein and chewy oats texture)
1 tbsp chia seeds (extra nutrition)
Drizzle of caramel sauce for an indulgent dessert