Avocado Chocolate Chip Bars (Print)

Chewy bars with avocado, oats, dark chocolate chips—nourishing, portable, and ideal for snacking anytime.

# Components:

→ Wet Ingredients

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

→ Dry Ingredients

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

→ Add-ins

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mash the avocado until smooth. Add melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix together oats, almond flour, ground flaxseed, baking soda, and salt.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
05 - Fold in dark chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).
06 - Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
07 - Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow to cool completely in the pan, then lift out and eut into 12 bars.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with common pantry ingredients
  • Naturally sweetened and filled with healthy fats and fiber
  • Allergy-friendly and customizable for special diets
  • Perfect for prepping ahead—great for lunchboxes or on-the-go snacking
02 -
  • These bars are packed with heart healthy fats from avocado and nuts
  • They freeze well for months so you can make a double batch
  • Flaxseed adds extra fiber and omega threes for a more filling snack
  • Avocado is my not so secret favorite here When I made these with my youngest she was amazed you could not taste the avocado at all causing a round of giggles every time I cut the bars
03 -
  • Press the mixture down firmly in the pan before baking to prevent crumbling
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting to get clean edges
  • Taste your avocado before using to avoid any off flavors that could come from overripe fruit

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