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Strawberry Oat Bars
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Strawberry Oat Bars

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 bars

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (75 grams) quick or rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup flour* (you can use whole wheat, oat or almond flour)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder (preferably aluminum free)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sweetener of choice (such as monk fruit sweetener, coconut sugar, or unrefined cane sugar)
  • 1/3 cup (75 grams) melted butter or coconut oil
  • 2 cups diced strawberries, fresh or frozen/defrosted (or any combination of berries)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F). Butter (or line with parchment paper) a 20cm x 20cm (8in ×8in) square pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the oats, flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and sweetener. Stir in the butter, then firmly press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the pan.
  • Press the berries on top of the dough in the pan, then sprinkle the reserved dough on top. Press down firmly again.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool, then refrigerate at least 1 hour before cutting.