Soft, chewy healthier oatmeal cookie bars made with just five simple ingredients and loaded with chocolate chips.

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2 cups rolled oats

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/3 cup honey or maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup chocolate chips

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 pan.

2. Mix oats, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla.

3. Fold in chocolate chips.

4. Press mixture into pan evenly.

5. Bake 18–22 minutes until set.

6. Cool completely before slicing.

– Press firmly for best texture.

– Let cool fully before cutting.

– Store chilled for extra chewiness.