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Healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

5 from 3 votes
These healthy strawberry oatmeal bars are the best way to use up fresh ripe strawberries. This gluten-free recipe has crunch, natural sweetness from the strawberries and maple syrup. A perfect treat anytime of the day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Calories: 211

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup flour (can substitued with oat or almond flour)
  • 1 cup old-fashion organic rolled oats, gluten free
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly diced
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot starch or cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • 8 x 8 inch square pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350℉. Line pan with parchment paper, cutting to fit with two opposite sides overlap making it easier to remove from the pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar and salt. Mix in melted butter to create a crumbled texture.
  3. In a large bowl, add the diced strawberries, lemon juice, maple syrup, starch and cinnamon. Gently mix together until the strawberries are well coated.
  4. Press 2/3's of the oat-flour mixture evenly into the square pan. Pour and layer the strawberry mixture and lastly crumble the remaining oat-flour mixture evenly over the strawberry mixture.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow to cool completely at room temperature. Cut into 9 equal squares and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 319IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

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