Description
Oatmeal Fudge Bars offer a perfect balance of chewy oats and rich, gooey plant-based chocolate fudge. Made with wholesome ingredients and easy to customize, these bars make a comforting and satisfying treat suitable for snacks or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
Fudge Layer
- 3/4 cup plant-based chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a square baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal and cleanup.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together old-fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and natural gelling agent until evenly combined.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream the plant-based butter and brown sugar (natural) until light and fluffy for a soft, moist crumb.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: Slowly incorporate vanilla extract (natural), apple cider vinegar, and plant-based milk into the creamed mixture until fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until a thick, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Layer the Base and Fudge: Press about two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared pan to form a firm base layer. Sprinkle plant-based chocolate chips evenly over the base.
- Add the Top Layer and Bake: Crumble the remaining dough over the chocolate chips and gently press down to seal the fudge layer. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is golden and edges start to pull away from the pan.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan so the fudge sets perfectly. Then slice into generous squares and serve.
Notes
- Measure ingredients precisely using a kitchen scale for best results.
- Use softened plant-based butter (room temperature), not melted, for proper creaming.
- Do not overbake to maintain a chewy texture; remove once top is golden.
- Press base layer firmly for intact fudge layer without oozing.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean slicing after cooling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Oatmeal bars, fudge bars, plant-based dessert, chewy bars, chocolate bars, easy baking
