Avocado Chocolate Chip Energy Bars (Print)

Avocado blends with oats, nuts, and chocolate chips for nourishing bars ideal for breakfast or snacks.

# Components:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 ripe avocado, mashed
02 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
03 - 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
07 - 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
08 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Add-Ins

11 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (semisweet or dark)
12 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring edges overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, mash the avocado until completely smooth. Whisk in the honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, stir together rolled oats, whole wheat flour, ground flaxseed, baking soda, and salt.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the avocado mixture and mix just until the batter comes together—do not overmix.
05 - Gently fold in mini chocolate chips and nuts, if using, until evenly distributed.
06 - Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Spread evenly and smooth the top with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
08 - Let the bars cool completely in the pan. Use the parchment paper to lift them out, then slice into 12 bars.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to mix up in one bowl
  • Naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup
  • Stays soft yet holds shape for grab and go snacking
  • Great way to sneak healthy fats into a treat
02 -
  • High in natural fiber and healthy fats from avocado and flaxseed
  • Freezes beautifully for make ahead meal prep
  • Kid approved and easily portable for lunch boxes
03 -
  • Do not skip the parchment paper. This trick makes lifting and slicing much easier and keeps your bars from sticking
  • If your avocado is stubborn use a food processor for the smoothest base
  • For perfectly neat slices use a long sharp knife and wipe the blade between cuts

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