Description
These Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are the perfect blend of chewy oats and sweet, juicy strawberries, making them a delightful treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together the oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the oil or melted butter to the dry ingredients and Stir until combined.
- In another bowl, toss the diced strawberries with cornstarch and maple syrup.
- Press half of the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish, layer the strawberry mixture on top, and then crumble the remaining oat mixture over the strawberries.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Let cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days. You can also substitute other fruits like blueberries or raspberries for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack / Breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Strawberry Oatmeal Bars, Oatmeal Bars, Strawberry Dessert, Healthy Dessert, Easy Recipe