Chewy Chocolate-Oat Bars
Chewy Chocolate-Oat Bars might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 16. One portion of this dish contains roughly 3g of protein, 8g of fat, and Head to the store and pick up salt, vanilla, quick-cooking oats, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Instructions
Heat oven to 350F. Spray 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
In 1-quart heavy saucepan, heat filling ingredients over low heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
In large bowl, stir together flour, 1/2 cup oats, the baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In medium bowl, stir egg, brown sugar, oil and vanilla with fork until smooth; stir into flour mixture until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup dough in small bowl for topping.
Pat remaining dough in pan (if dough is sticky, spray fingers with cooking spray or dust with flour).
Spread filling over dough.
Add 2 tablespoons oats and the butter to reserved dough.
Mix with pastry blender or fork until well mixed.
Place small pieces of mixture evenly over filling.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until top is golden and firm. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.