Fudgy Oatmeal Bars

Fudgy Oatmeal Bars
Fudgy Oatmeal Bars might be just the morn meal you are searching for. This recipe serves 28. One serving contains 171 calories, 3g of protein, and 8g of fat. Head to the store and pick up granulated sugar, evaporated milk, flour, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 35
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To prepare crust, weigh or lightly spoon 5 ounces flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
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Combine flour and next 3 ingredients (through baking soda) in a medium bowl.
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Add 1/4 cup canola oil and 2 tablespoons butter; toss with a fork until crumbly.
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Remove 3/4 cup of oat mixture; set aside. Press remaining oat mixture into the bottom of an 11 x 7-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with baking spray.
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Bake at 350 for 13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly.
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To prepare filling, weigh or lightly spoon 4 ounces flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
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Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl.
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Combine milk and espresso granules in a bowl, stirring with a whisk until espresso dissolves.
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Add 3 tablespoons canola oil, 3 tablespoons butter, vanilla, and eggs to milk mixture, stirring with a whisk.
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Add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring to combine. Fold in chocolate.
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Spread batter over prepared crust in pan.
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Sprinkle with reserved 3/4 cup oat mixture.
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Bake at 350 for 32 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs clinging. Cool in pan on a rack.
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Cut into 28 bars.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 27 m.
Servings28
Health Score1
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