Ingredients:

  • 2 ½ cups (225g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ tsp (3g) sea salt
  • ½ tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (170g) honey
  • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Place the honey and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the butter is melted and the mixture begins to bubble slightly.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat immediately and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Add the rolled oats, salt, and cinnamon to the saucepan. Stir vigorously until every oat is evenly coated in the syrup, then remove from heat and let cool for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Use the bottom of a flat glass or a spatula to press the mixture firmly into an even layer.
  7. Chill the bars in the refrigerator for 2 hours before slicing into 12 equal portions.