Chocolate and Caramel Oatmeal Bars

Health score
1%
Chocolate and Caramel Oatmeal Bars
185 min.
24
281kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Chocolate and Caramel Oatmeal Bars, a perfect treat for any occasion! Whether you're looking for a scrumptious breakfast option, a satisfying brunch dish, or a decadent dessert, these bars have you covered. With a rich combination of gooey caramel, luscious chocolate, and hearty oats, each bite is a heavenly experience that will leave you craving more.

What makes these bars truly special is their delightful texture. The buttery oat crust provides a satisfying crunch, while the melted chocolate chips and caramel topping create a deliciously gooey layer that contrasts beautifully with the crunchy walnuts or pecans. This recipe is not only easy to make but also yields a generous 24 servings, making it ideal for sharing with family and friends or for meal prepping throughout the week.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as these bars bake to golden perfection, filling your home with the irresistible scent of chocolate and caramel. Perfect for morning meals or as a sweet afternoon pick-me-up, these Chocolate and Caramel Oatmeal Bars are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to treat yourself to a delightful homemade dessert that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 12.3 oz mrs richardson's butterscotch caramel sauce (1 cup)
  • box cake mix yellow
  • 0.7 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • cups oats 
  • 1.5 cups semi chocolate chips 
  • cup walnut pieces chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, letting foil hang 2 inches over short ends of pan. Spray foil with cooking spray.
  2. In small bowl, mix caramel topping and 1 tablespoon of the cake mix; set aside. In large bowl beat remaining cake mix, butter and egg with electric mixer on low speed about 1 minute or just until crumbly. Stir in oats, using hands if necessary. Reserve 1 cup oat mixture. Using a piece of plastic wrap on crumb mixture, press remaining oat mixture in bottom of pan; remove plastic wrap.
  3. Bake 14 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown.
  4. Sprinkle chocolate chips and walnuts over hot crust.
  5. Drizzle caramel mixture evenly over chocolate chips and walnuts to within 1/2 inch of edges. Crumble reserved oat mixture over top.
  6. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Using foil to lift, remove bars from pan.
  7. Remove foil. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories281kcal
Protein5.03%
Fat43.18%
Carbs51.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.54
Glycemic Load
2.65
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.6495651544436%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:280.57kcal
14.03%
Fat:13.8g
21.23%
Saturated Fat:4.31g
26.95%
Carbohydrates:37.24g
12.41%
Net Carbohydrates:35.12g
12.77%
Sugar:21.93g
24.37%
Cholesterol:7.49mg
2.5%
Sodium:269.66mg
11.72%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:9.68mg
3.22%
Protein:3.62g
7.23%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.75%
Phosphorus:154.57mg
15.46%
Copper:0.26mg
12.99%
Magnesium:49.03mg
12.26%
Iron:1.65mg
9.15%
Fiber:2.12g
8.48%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.19%
Calcium:70.39mg
7.04%
Selenium:4.88µg
6.97%
Folate:22.8µg
5.7%
Vitamin A:255.07IU
5.1%
Zinc:0.75mg
4.98%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.79%
Potassium:134.33mg
3.84%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.79%
Vitamin B3:0.71mg
3.53%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.85%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.44%
Vitamin K:1.79µg
1.7%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.51%