Healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars (Print-Friendly Version)
Sweet strawberry filling meets buttery oatmeal crumble in these irresistible bars.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 cup quick or rolled oats
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1/2 cup spelt, white, or oat flour
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1/4 tsp cinnamon
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp baking powder
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1/3 cup sugar, unrefined if desired
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/3 cup oil
→ Filling
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2 cups diced strawberries
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1 1/2 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot
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1 tbsp sweetener of choice or pinch of uncut stevia
# How to Prepare:
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Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, stir together oats, flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
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Stir in the oil, then very firmly press two-thirds of the dough into the prepared pan, reserving the remaining dough for topping.
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In a separate bowl, combine diced strawberries, cornstarch, and sweetener. Mix until evenly coated.
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Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the pressed dough layer in the pan. Sprinkle the reserved dough over the top and press down very firmly.
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Bake on the center rack for 35 minutes. Remove and let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting.
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Cut into bars and serve plain or topped with melted coconut butter, frosting, or a powdered sugar glaze.
# Extra Tips:
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Refrigerating the bars helps them firm up for easier slicing.