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Berry Oat Bars

Delicious Berry Oat Bars for Guilt-Free Snacking

These Berry Oat Bars are a healthy, gluten-free snack, quick to make, and fully customizable.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil lightly melted
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or Gluten-Free Substitute use gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version
  • 2 cups Quick Oats
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup can substitute with honey or agave syrup
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Sugar or Granulated Sugar use regular granulated sugar if needed
For the Baking
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1/4 tsp Salt enhances flavor
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Raspberry Preserves can substitute with any fruit preserves or fresh fruit

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, and maple syrup, then whisk until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  3. Combine dry ingredients (flour, oats, baking powder, salt) into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  4. Press two-thirds of the oat mixture into the bottom of the greased baking pan to form the base layer.
  5. Spread raspberry preserves over the oat layer, leaving a small border around the edges.
  6. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the preserves and gently press down.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden. Let cool for 15 minutes in the pan.
  8. Transfer to a cutting board, slice into squares, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; refrigerate for longer freshness. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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