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Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Delicious Strawberry Oatmeal Bars for Guilt-Free Snacking

These Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are a healthy, guilt-free alternative to sugary snacks, perfect for breakfast or snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Quick Oats or Rolled Oats avoid steel-cut oats
  • 1 cup Flour (Spelt, Oat, or All-Purpose) almond flour may make the bars crumbly
  • 1/2 cup Sugar or Xylitol white sugar creates a crisp topping; brown sugar yields a softer bar
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon adds warmth and flavor
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder lightens the texture
  • 1/4 tsp Salt enhances all flavors
For the Filling
  • 1/3 cup Oil or Butter melted coconut oil for dairy-free option
  • 2 cups Diced Strawberries fresh or thawed frozen strawberries
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch or Arrowroot thickens the filling
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup or Sweetener of Choice elevates sweetness of filling

Equipment

  • 8-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the quick oats, flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  3. Pour in your chosen oil or melted butter into the dry mixture and fold until fully combined.
  4. Press two-thirds of the dough mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the diced strawberries with cornstarch and sweetener, coating the strawberries.
  6. Spread the strawberry filling evenly over the pressed dough in the pan.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved dough over the strawberry filling and press down gently.
  8. Bake for about 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  9. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator to firm up.
  10. Slice into squares or rectangles and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Press the dough firmly for cohesion and allow the bars to cool completely before slicing.

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