Description

Chewy oatmeal snack bars made with sourdough discard, rolled oats, and chocolate chips for a sustainable homemade treat. Perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or grab-and-go snacking.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 large egg

1/2 cup sourdough discard (100% hydration)

1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats

3/4 cup all purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional

1/2 to 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper

2. Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, honey, and vanilla until smooth

3. Add egg and whisk until incorporated, then stir in sourdough discard

4. In a separate bowl combine oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon

5. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until no streaks remain

6. Stir in chocolate chips

7. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan

8. Bake for 22 to 26 minutes until edges are golden

9. Cool in pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes

10. Lift bars using parchment and cut into 16 pieces

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: snack
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 200
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 100
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 4
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 3
Protein: 3
Cholesterol: 20

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