Lunch Box Bars

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Sweet, chewy lunch box bars packed with chocolate chips, nuts, and oats, perfect for a quick snack or kid's lunchbox treat, offering a delightful balance of flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter or oleo
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup sifted flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1 (6 oz.) package chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing well.
  6. Stir in quick oats, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts.
  7. Press the mixture into a greased or parchment-lined baking pan.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. While warm, sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1098 kcal 55% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.7g 31% DV
Total Fat 45.4g 58% DV
Carbs 147.9g 54% DV
Fiber 5.2g 19% DV
Sugar 58.4g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9900mg 100% DV
Potassium 748.3mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 145mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 28.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1% DV
Calcium 162.3mg 12% DV
Iron 5mg 28% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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