Description
These Healthy Oatmeal Strawberry Bars are sweet, crumbly, and filled with a vibrant strawberry layer. They’re made with wholesome ingredients like oats, almond flour, and maple syrup—perfect for breakfast, snacking, or a guilt-free dessert. Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free.
Ingredients
- Strawberry Layer:
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, diced (or thawed frozen strawberries with excess liquid drained)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon zest
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
- Oatmeal Layers:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup coconut oil (solid at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of sea salt. Simmer for 5–10 minutes until strawberries release juices.
- Stir in tapioca starch and simmer for 1 more minute to thicken. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Add maple syrup, coconut oil, and lemon juice. Mix until crumbly dough forms (use hands or a spoon to break up clumps).
- Set aside 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the oat mixture. Press the remaining dough into the baking dish in an even layer.
- Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the base. Sprinkle reserved oat mixture on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For best texture, let the bars cool fully before slicing.
- Use gluten-free oats to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Frozen strawberries can be used—just be sure to thaw and drain them first.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
