Delicious Strawberry Oatmeal Bars for Healthy Snacking

Wholesome Strawberry Oatmeal Bars that are quick to prepare, delicious, and perfect for healthy snacking.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 12 bars

Course: DESSERTS

Cuisine: American

Calories: 100

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Crust and Topping

2 cups Quick Oats or Rolled Oats avoid steel-cut oats for best results
1 cup Flour (Spelt, White, or Oat) use oat flour for gluten-free
1/2 cup Sugar or Xylitol white sugar for crispier topping, brown sugar for soft bars
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt enhances flavors
1/2 cup Oil or Butter melted coconut oil for dairy-free option

For the Filling

2 cups Diced Strawberries fresh or thawed frozen
1 tablespoon Cornstarch or Arrowroot thickens filling
1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup or Sweetener of Choice

Equipment

Oven
8-inch baking pan
mixing bowls

Method

Baking Steps

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease an 8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix in a large bowl the oats, flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
Add your oil or melted butter to the mixture and press 2/3 of this mixture firmly into the pan.
Combine the diced strawberries, cornstarch, and maple syrup in a separate bowl. Spread this filling evenly over the crust.
Crumble the reserved dough on top and press it down firmly.
Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool the bars completely and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch. These bars are delicious either warm or chilled.

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