These Gluten-Free Oatmeal M&M Cookie Bars are everything a good cookie bar should be- thick, chewy, soft in the centre, and packed with oats, melty chocolate chips, and colourful M&Ms. It’s like your favourite soft oatmeal cookie, but even better… and baked in one easy tray!
This is the kind of quick-bake treat you’ll find yourself coming back to again and again. It’s faster than making cookies (no scooping, no chilling!), and it’s perfect for sharing with kids, packing in lunchboxes, or bringing along to parties or bake sales. Grab a cold glass of milk and enjoy a big square of this chocolate-studded goodness!
Yes, oats are naturally gluten free, but they’re often processed in facilities that also handle wheat, barley, and rye, which means cross-contamination is common. That’s why it’s essential to look for oats that are certified gluten free.
For these bars, I always use the Free From oats from Tesco, and they work perfectly every time. They give that hearty chew without compromising the texture of the cookie bar.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you can make thick, chewy cookie bars gluten free without missing out on flavour or texture, this recipe proves you absolutely can!
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These gluten free oatmeal M&M cookie bars are soft, chewy, and packed with oats, chocolate chips, and M&Ms. No chilling or scooping required!
Use certified gluten free oats, I recommend Free From oats from Tesco.
You can customise these bars with different mix-ins like white chocolate chips, peanut M&Ms, or chopped pecans.
No need to chill the dough, just press into the tin and bake.
Allow bars to cool fully before slicing for the cleanest edges.
These bars store well in an airtight container for up to 5 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Great for lunchboxes, bake sales, birthdays, or after-school treats.