Oatmeal Fudge Bars (Vegan & Dairy-Free)
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These oatmeal fudge bars are vegan, dairy-free, eggless, and easy to make! A rich chocolate fudge is sandwiched between two layers of baked oatmeal crumble cookie dough. They are sweet, fudgy, chewy, and buttery all at once. Everyone loves these chocolate oatmeal bars. They’re guaranteed to be a crowd-pleasing dessert!
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Why you’ll love these chocolate oatmeal bars
I always love a hearty oatmeal dessert, so it’s no surprise these oatmeal fudge bars are my new favorite treat to bake! A thick layer of chocolate fudge is sandwiched between the most delicious oatmeal crumble layers. Every bite is fudgy, chewy, sweet, and buttery.
In addition to the mouthwatering taste, you’ll love how easy this recipe is. It’s made with pantry staples like flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, and chocolate chips. From start to finish, it comes together in 45 minutes with no fancy equipment needed.
Now if you love chocolate fudge recipes, you’ll also want to try my S’mores Fudge and Chocolate Strawberry Fudge!
These oatmeal fudge bars are:
- Vegan, dairy-free, and eggless
- Chewy, buttery, and hearty
- Rich, chocolaty, and fudgy
- Can easily be made gluten-free
- Baked in under 30 minutes
- A delicious dessert recipe with oats!
What are oatmeal fudge bars made of?
- Flour: The oatmeal crumble is made with all-purpose flour, otherwise known as plain flour. If you want a gluten-free version, swap it with a gluten-free baking flour blend.
- Rolled oats: Be sure to use rolled oats, not quick oats or steel-cut oats. This is important to get the correct oatmeal cookie dough texture.
- Brown sugar: Brown sugar sweetens the oatmeal crumble cookie dough.
- Dairy-free butter: I recommend using dairy-free buttery sticks rather than spreadable butter.
- Sweetened condensed oat milk: Nature’s Charm sweetened condensed oat milk is a dairy-free alternative to condensed milk. It contains oat milk, sugar, and coconut oil. You can swap it with sweetened condensed coconut milk, which works the same way.
- Chocolate chips: Use dark or milk chocolate chips. Make sure they contain no dairy if you’d like the bars to be vegan.
- Baking powder: This ingredient helps the oatmeal crumble cookie dough rise while baking, creating a soft and chewy texture.
- Vanilla extract: We’ll use an entire tablespoon of vanilla extract for a sweet vanilla flavor.
- Salt: Salt enhances the overall flavor, especially elevating the chocolate fudge.
How to make chocolate oatmeal fudge bars
For the full ingredient measurements and step-by-step instructions, scroll down to view the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Step 1: Create the oatmeal crumble cookie dough
First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving some paper hanging over the edges. This will prevent the bars from sticking to the pan.
In a large bowl, add softened butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a handheld electric mixer or stand mixer, cream together until light and fluffy (1-2 minutes). Add flour, rolled oats, baking powder, and salt. Fold together until evenly combined.
Using clean hands or a silicone spatula, add 2/3 of the oatmeal crumble dough to the baking dish. Press across the bottom of the dish in an even layer. Set aside.
Step 2: Create vegan chocolate fudge
In a large bowl, add the chocolate chips. Pour sweetened condensed oat milk over the chocolate chips. Microwave for 60 seconds. Add vanilla extract, then whisk together to evenly combine. The hot oat milk will melt the chocolate, and it will begin to thicken.
Pour the fudge into the baking dish. Spread it across the oatmeal cookie dough. Then, sprinkle clumps of the remaining oatmeal crumble dough on top of the fudge. Lightly press them into the fudge.
Step 3: Bake the bars
Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the oatmeal crumble is light golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill for one hour. After, slice into 16 bars. Enjoy!
How to make them gluten-free
If you’d like to make gluten-free chocolate oatmeal bars, simply use a gluten-free baking flour instead of all-purpose flour. I highly recommend using a brand that contains xanthan gum, as it will produce the best results.
How to store vegan oatmeal fudge bars
Store the bars inside a tightly sealed container. Keep in the refrigerator and enjoy within 5-7 days. Let them sit for 10 minutes before enjoying, so they soften to room temperature.
If you’d like to store them longterm, keep in the freezer and enjoy within 3 months.
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Oatmeal Fudge Bars (Vegan & Dairy-Free)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This oatmeal fudge bars recipe is vegan, dairy-free, eggless, and gluten-free friendly! Rich chocolate fudge is sandwiched between two layers of baked oatmeal crumble cookie dough. It’s a copycat recipe for the original Starbucks chocolate oatmeal bars. They’re made with sweetened condensed oat milk, brown sugar, and rolled oats. They are sweet, fudgy, chewy, and buttery!
Ingredients
Oatmeal Crumble
- 3/4 cup dairy-free butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Chocolate Fudge
- 5 oz sweetened condensed oat milk*
- 1 and 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving some paper hanging over the edges. This will prevent the bars from sticking to the pan.
- In a large bowl, add softened butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a handheld electric mixer or stand mixer, cream together until light and fluffy (1-2 minutes). Add flour, rolled oats, baking powder, and salt. Fold together until evenly combined.
- Using clean hands or a silicone spatula, add 2/3 of the oatmeal crumble dough to the baking dish. Press across the bottom of the dish in an even layer. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the chocolate chips. Pour sweetened condensed oat milk over the chocolate chips. Microwave for 60 seconds. Add vanilla extract, then whisk together to evenly combine. The hot oat milk will melt the chocolate, and it will begin to thicken.
- Pour the fudge into the baking dish. Spread it across the oatmeal cookie dough. Then, sprinkle clumps of the remaining oatmeal crumble dough on top of the fudge. Lightly press them into the fudge.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the oatmeal crumble is light golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill for one hour. After, slice into 16 bars. Enjoy!
Notes
- *Sweetened condensed oat milk: You can swap this ingredient with sweetened condensed coconut milk instead.
- How to store: Store bars inside a tightly sealed container. Keep in the refrigerator and enjoy within 5-7 days. Let sit for 10 minutes before enjoying, so they soften to room temperature. If you’d like to store them longterm, keep in the freezer and enjoy within 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 327
- Sugar: 21g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
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