Starbucks Oat Fudge Bars (Copycat Recipe)

An indulgent crumbly, buttery, oatmeal bar made even more luxurious with a thick middle layer of chocolatey fudge! Absolute deliciousness with every bite! Can be made completely gluten-free.

My dear hubby is on a gluten-free diet. He’s been doing this for a long time now because he feels much better with it. He’s not really allergic to wheat, as such, but is gluten-intolerant so when he eats too much of it, he feels lethargic and just not 100% efficient!

Because of this, I try my best to make some gluten-free desserts for him. I feel guilty when he cannot enjoy most of the cakes I make (no matter how scrumptious) because of his low tolerance for anything with flour in it.

Thankfully, I manage to make this gluten-free version of our favorite Starbucks oat fudge bars! The best part is it is equally scrumptious as the all-flour version.

How do you make the Starbucks Oat Fudge Bars gluten-free?

I simply replace the all-purpose flour called for in the recipe with a gluten-free flour mix from Bob’s Red Mill. You can also use your favorite brand of gluten-free flour mix with this.

If you are not allergic to gluten or gluten-intolerant feel free to use your favorite brand of all-purpose flour. I’m just glad that I can make a yummy chocolate-flavored dessert that is perfectly suited to his dietary needs.

While researching the web on how to make this copycat recipe for Starbucks oat fudge bars, I read that these scrumptious bars have been discontinued. I am not 100% sure about this but hey, I’m no longer bothered if it is true because I know I can make a delicious version of it at home!

I know they are delicious because I served these yummy bars at a gathering in our place and got great feedback on them. Some even had second helpings! I admit I did too.

Since an entire 9×13 pan makes about 24 bars, it’s great to serve in a party setting or when you have to entertain a crowd! Because they’re luxuriously rich, you don’t need to slice them into huge pieces!

Can you freeze these Starbucks Oat Fudge Bars?

Yes, you can certainly freeze these. If you have any leftovers or wish to just take out one bar at a time, I suggest cutting them first into individual bars then placing them in a freezer-friendly container separating them each with a layer of parchment paper. That would make it easier to separate them later.

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What are the INGREDIENTS for Starbucks Oat Fudge Bars?

  • Salted butter, softened. If using unsalted butter, add about 1/2 teaspoon salt to the mix to enhance flavor.
  • White granulated sugar – you can also use fine white sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • Eggs – use room temperature eggs, if possible.
  • All-purpose flour – may be replaced with a gluten-free flour mix if you want it to be wheat-free.
  • Oats – feel free to use old-fashioned or instant quick cooking oats according to your preference.
  • Baking soda – check date to ensure it’s not expired.
  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Chocolate chips – use dark or semi-sweet.
  • Vanilla extract

How do you make Starbucks Oat Fudge Bars?

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper or grease with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Cream the butter, sugar, and eggs.
  3. Whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt (add the salt if using unsalted butter). Add slowly to the creamed mixture until fully incorporated.
  4. Spread between 2/3 of the oats mixture into the prepared pan.
  5. Place the remaining ingredients (condensed milk, chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla extract) in a saucepan and heat until fully melted and smooth. Pour evenly over the oat mixture.
  6. Take chunks of the remaining oat mixture then gently press them in between your palms to flatten them. Scatter these all over and gently press each into the fudge. There should be gaps or spaces in between. See the images above to see what they should look like. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely then chill in the refrigerator.

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Starbucks Oat Fudge Bars (Copycat Recipe)

Manila Spoon
An indulgent crumbly, buttery, oatmeal bar made even more luxurious with a thick middle layer of chocolatey fudge! Absolute deliciousness with every bite! Can be made completely gluten-free.
4.93 from 13 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Desserts, Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 24 bars
Calories 378 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup salted butter, softened. If using unsalted butter, add about 1/2 teaspoon salt to the mix to enhance flavor.
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, replace with a gluten-free flour mix if you want it to be wheat-free.
  • 3 cups oats, old-fashioned or instant
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper or grease with butter or non-stick spray.
  • Cream the butter, sugars, and eggs.
  • Whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt (add the salt only if you are using unsalted butter). Add slowly to the creamed mixture until fully incorporated.
  • Spread about 2/3 of the oats mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Place the remaining ingredients (condensed milk, chocolate chips, remaining butter, and vanilla extract) in a saucepan and heat until fully melted and smooth. Pour evenly over the oat mixture.
  • Take chunks of the remaining oat mixture then gently press them in between your palms to flatten them. Scatter these all over and gently press each into the fudge. There should be gaps or spaces in between. See the images above to see what they should look like. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely then chill in the refrigerator.

Notes

TIPS & TRICKS
If using, unsalted butter, add about 1/2 teaspoon salt to the oatmeal mixture. This would not only enhance the taste it would help cut the overall richness of the fudge bars. 
Completely cool the Starbucks Oat Fudge Bars before slicing. Preferably, chill it in the fridge before serving so it would be easier to cut up. Because the chocolate filling is quite fudgy – it won’t dry up when chilled. 

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 169mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 418IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
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Last updated on March 14th, 2024 at 09:48 pm

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19 Comments

  1. Tracy
    March 3, 2022 / 11:15 pm

    5 stars
    These are SO delicious and just like the ones at Starbucks!! Thanks so much for such a great recipe! My family loved them!

  2. Sandhya Ramakrishnan
    March 4, 2022 / 10:47 am

    5 stars
    These are delicious and absolutely friendly on the pocket as well. My boys loved it and glad that we could make it gluten free as well.

  3. Angela
    March 4, 2022 / 7:29 pm

    5 stars
    These wee amazing! I love being able to make my favorite Starbucks treat at home!

  4. Jules
    August 29, 2022 / 12:13 am

    Wow! I was skeptical at first…but…delicious! And so quick to make! Love this recipe, thank you!

    • abigail
      Author
      August 29, 2022 / 2:45 pm

      So glad you enjoyed this! It’s so delicious indeed!

  5. Kay
    November 29, 2022 / 2:08 am

    I’m a little confused with the recipe/steps.
    How much of the butter do you cream with the eggs and sugar and how much of the butter do you heat in the saucepan?

    • abigail
      Author
      November 29, 2022 / 5:11 pm

      The ingredients are listed in the order they are used in the recipe. Follow that and you shouldn’t have a problem as each ingredient is listed with exact amounts, too. Please refer to the recipe. Enjoy!

    • Marianne Odell
      August 25, 2023 / 10:12 pm

      I’ve made these several times, I love them best when they are cold. I’ve replaced half the butter in the dough for peanut butter on one occasion. That was yummy! These go over very well for bake sales.
      You can cut the recipe in half and bake them in a 9” pan for about 20 minutes

      • abigail
        Author
        August 28, 2023 / 3:38 pm

        I love the idea if using peanut butter! That sounds amazing! Thank you so much for letting us know!!

  6. Vanessa
    May 1, 2023 / 10:11 pm

    5 stars
    I have NEVER commented on a recipe before now but the world needs to know that these are incredible and a near perfect substitute. I have missed those Starbucks oat fudge bars so much but now can make an entire batch for the price of just one! Thank you for sharing this!

    • abigail
      Author
      May 2, 2023 / 2:39 pm

      Thank you so much and you totally made my day! I am so glad you enjoyed these bars and I agree the world needs to know!!! Thanks!

  7. Jane Hoeflich
    May 23, 2023 / 3:11 am

    This sounds so delicious! Any chance you could share in oz or grams please? Thank you. x

    • abigail
      Author
      May 31, 2023 / 1:08 pm

      Hi Jane! I don’t have a conversion table here but if you try to go online and google it – it should be very easy to find. Thank you and honestly, this is so delicious it would be worth all the effort! Thank you.

  8. Marianne Odell
    July 14, 2023 / 1:28 pm

    I was wondering if I could substitute peanut butter for half the butter? Could I also halve the recipe and make it in a 9” square pan?

    • abigail
      Author
      July 27, 2023 / 12:05 pm

      I haven’t tried making it as you are suggesting but it may work and let us know how it comes out. Thanks!

  9. Starr Harvey Anderson
    May 7, 2024 / 1:23 pm

    5 stars
    How soon in advance can these be made for an event? They’re amazing, and every time I make them I serve them the following day. Could I make them 2 days in advance and keep them refrigerated? I have a lot of dishes to make for a baby shower and if I could get these done a day earlier, it’ll help me save time since I have dishes that can only be made the night before, or “day of”.

    • abigail
      Author
      May 7, 2024 / 9:30 pm

      Yes, I don’t think that should be a problem. Just keep them in an airtight container in the fridge.

  10. JM
    June 9, 2024 / 4:25 pm

    5 stars
    Made these today. They are perfect.

    • abigail
      Author
      June 10, 2024 / 7:57 pm

      Yay! So glad to know this.

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