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Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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These Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are the perfect blend of sweet, juicy strawberries and a buttery, oat crumble. They’re an easy-to-make, healthy snack that’s sure to satisfy your cravings for something both fruity and comforting.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups quick oats or rolled oats (150g)

2/3 cup flour (spelt, white, or oat) (80g)

1/2 cup sugar or xylitol (100g)

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup oil or butter (100g)

2 1/2 cups diced strawberries (300g)

1 1/2 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot (7g)

1 tbsp pure maple syrup or sweetener of choice (15g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
  3. Add the oil or melted butter to the oat mixture and stir until combined.
  4. Firmly press 2/3 of the dough into the prepared baking pan.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the diced strawberries, cornstarch, and maple syrup. Stir until the strawberries are evenly coated.
  6. Spread the strawberry mixture over the dough in the pan.
  7. Crumble the remaining dough and sprinkle it on top of the berry filling, pressing down firmly.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  9. Let the bars cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled to help them firm up before serving.

Notes

  • Gluten-Free: Swap the flour for a gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • Dairy-Free: Use a plant-based butter or oil instead of dairy butter.
  • Add Nuts: For extra crunch, add chopped walnuts or almonds to the oat mixture.
  • Other Fruits: You can use raspberries, blueberries, or a mixed berry blend instead of strawberries.
  • Sweeteners: Adjust sweetness with honey or agave syrup in place of maple syrup.
  • Storage: Store bars at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Freezing: These bars freeze well for up to 3 months.
  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 75mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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