Healthier Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars

Name: Healthier Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats (uncooked); 1/4 cup flour (can use wheat flour or sub with almond, coconut or GF blend flour); 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 tbsp coconut oil; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup peanut butter (crunchy or creamy); 1/2 tsp vanilla; 1/3 cup chocolate chip

Chewy oatmeal bars combining rolled oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips, bound with eggs and maple syrup for a grab-and-go breakfast option.

Glycemic Load: 9.4 (Low)

190 calories per serving

Serves: 9

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 25 minutes

Original recipe: www.asavoryfeast.com

About This Calculation

Healthier Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars has a low glycemic load of 9.4 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are maple syrup (GL 3.2), rolled oats (GL 3.1), all-purpose flour (GL 1.8). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.