Oatmeal Fudge Bars

Oatmeal Fudge Bars are a layered dessert bar featuring a chewy, buttery oatmeal cookie base and topping with a rich, creamy fudge layer in the middle. They typically combine rolled oats, flour, butter, sugar, and chocolate chips or cocoa for the fudge. This treat is a popular homemade bake sale staple and comfort food across the United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These bars are energy-dense, being high in carbohydrates and fats from the oats, sugar, and butter, with a moderate amount of protein from the oats. A single bar provides quick energy, some dietary fiber, and minerals like iron and magnesium, with a typical calorie range of 250-350 per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	17 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	180 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Phosphorus	90 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.15 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	1.0 mg
Folate	25 mcg

Per 1 bar (approx. 85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, they represent a classic American 'potluck' or 'lunchbox' treat, beloved for their satisfying texture contrast. Nutritionally, the oats offer a whole-grain component that adds fiber and a slower energy release compared to a pure candy bar, making them a slightly more substantial indulgence.