Chocolate Oatmeal Bars with Figs
Easy chocolate oatmeal bars recipe, also known as chocolate crumb bars, made with simple ingredients. They are rich and fudgy and have a chewy texture.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 Bars
Calories: 316kcal
Fig Layer
- ⅓ cup Sun-Maid Figs Calimyrna figs, Roughly chopped
Oatmeal Layer
In a large mixing bowl, add butter, vanilla, egg and mix everything together. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar and mix again.
Add flour and mix until smooth.
Add oats and mix until until you have a thick lumpy mixture.
Spread this mixture in a square pan (Dimensions: 8x8), lined with foil paper and sprayed with oil or lined with high quality wax paper. BE SURE TO RESERVE A THIRD OF THE MIXTURE FOR THE TOP. Use a spatula to spread out the batter evenly and press it down tightly. Keep aside.
Chocolate Fudge Layer
In a separate bowl, add chocolate chips, butter, condensed milk.
Heat in the microwave and mix until mixture is smooth.
Pour this chocolate mixture on top of the oatmeal layer and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Stick chopped figs on top of this chocolate layer.
Spoon reserved oatmeal mixture randomly on top of the figs but don't spread it out.
Bake at 350 degrees for 23-25 minutes OR until oatmeal mixture is golden brown on top. Enjoy!
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored at room temperature in a sealed container for up to 2 days.
- Chilling in the fridge makes it easier to cut perfect smooth slices.
Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg