Copycat Starbucks Oatmeal Fudge Bars Healthy

Treat yourself to the most delicious Oatmeal Fudge Bars made with healthier ingredients like coconut oil, almond flour, and maple syrup!

The most delicious copycat Starbucks recipe

Let’s be real. Starbucks is great for more than just coffee — they have some seriously delicious treats. Particularly, their oatmeal fudge bars! Those chewy but crumbly bars are to die for, and after having my fair share I decided it was time to recreate them using my favorite healthy baking staples.

After playing around with ingredients I was able to create fudgy oatmeal bars that rival the original version. They’re made complete with a delicious, creamy chocolate middle layer and a perfectly crumbly top.

So if you’re a fan of Starbucks’s oatmeal bars, you have to make these. Like, right now.

Ingredients in copycat Starbucks oatmeal fudge bars

Fudge bars are made in three layers, but two parts. The chocolatey later is sandwiched between a top and bottom dough made with almond flour, rolled oats, and maple syrup!

Bar Base + Topping

• Almond flour: Start with 2 cups of almond flour. This will create a perfectly sturdy-meets-crumbly texture that works as the outer layers for the bars.
• Rolled oats: Next, 1 cup of rolled oats adds density and protein to the treats.
• Salt: Add flavor by including 1/4 tsp of salt.
• Almond butter: Use 1/2 cup of almond butter to get the perfect texture (and flavor!).
• Coconut oil: 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil will help all of the dry ingredients bind together.
• Maple syrup: Sweeten things up with all-natural flavor by using 1/3 cup of maple syrup.
• Vanilla: Last but not least, complete the base and topping with 1 tsp of vanilla!

Fudge

• Chocolate chips: The fudgy middle layer starts with 2 cups of chocolate chips.
• Coconut milk: Then, you’ll need 1 can of coconut milk! Only use the hard white part at the top of the can. If the can doesn’t have the hard white part on top, refrigerate the whole can for at least 4 hours to harden it up.

Tools needed to make this recipe

To make these oat fudge bars, you will need the following kitchen tools.

• 8×8 pan
• Parchment paper
• Nonstick spray
• Large mixing bowl
• Stirring utensil
• Medium mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Spatula
• Glass bowl
• Sauce pot

For measuring, you will need the following sized cups: 1/4 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup.

How to make healthy oatmeal fudge bars

This oatmeal fudge bar recipe is made in two parts. We’ll start by creating what will be the base and top layers before melting chocolate and coconut milk for the middle!

To begin, preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper and nonstick spray.

Then, combine the almond flour, oats, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the almond butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla until well combined.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until fully combined.

Next, press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the baking dish.

Create a double boiler by setting the stove to medium-high and then resting a glass bowl on top of a saucepot filled with boiling water.

Pour the chocolate chips and coconut milk into the glass bowl. Stir often until the chocolate chips are completely melted. This could take up to 10 minutes.

Then, pour the melted chocolate on top of the oat base.

Crumble the remaining 1/3 of the oat crumble dough onto the top of the chocolate.

Finally, bake for 30 minutes or until the top layer becomes golden brown. Let cool for 30 minutes, and then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting.

How these oatmeal fudge bars are healthier

To make these bars healthier than what you’ll find elsewhere, I made a few key ingredient swaps. These are small changes that together make a big difference!

Almond flour
First, I substituted regular all-purpose flour with almond flour. This creates a much more nutrient-dense base and cuts out extra preservatives and chemicals.

Almond butter
Next, I used almond butter. Though similar to peanut butter nutritionally, almond butter does come out slightly on top! Plus, the flavor can’t be beaten!

Coconut oil
I skipped vegetable and canola oil and instead used coconut oil. This is a much better option as it’s more natural and less processed.

Maple syrup
Finally, I skipped processed white sugar! Instead, these bars are sweetened with all-natural maple syrup. It provides just as much sweet flavor while also tasting delicious.

These copycat Starbucks oat fudge bars can be both refrigerated and frozen.

If you plan to enjoy the bars soon, keep them in the refrigerator. An airtight container will help to lock in freshness and keep the bars nice and delicious! Enjoy within 2-3 days.

For enjoying later, place the bars in an airtight container or freezer bag, and then freeze. Enjoy within 3 months.

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

I love creating my favorite store-bought treats at home. Here are some of my favorite copycat recipes, including the classic Panera Bread kitchen sink cookie!

• Homemade Perfect Bars
• Healthy Kitchen Sink Cookies
• Protein Peanut Butter Cups
• Samoa Cookies

Photos by Moriah Sawtelle and recipe by Erin Antoniak.