Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Strawberry Oat Bars, a perfect summer treat that combines wholesome oats and fresh strawberries into a chewy, satisfying snack. These bars are easy to prepare and make an excellent addition to any picnic or dessert table. Enjoy them for breakfast, as a midday pick-me-up, or even for dessert! Simple yet versatile, they can be customized to suit your taste with various fruits or nuts. With their delicious flavor and nutritious ingredients, these strawberry oat bars are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup coconut oil (melted)
- ¼ cup cane sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup oat flour
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound strawberries (small diced)
- 2 tablespoons cane sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, toss diced strawberries with two tablespoons of cane sugar and one tablespoon of lemon juice; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, cane sugar, and egg. In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour, oat flour, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Grease a baking dish and spread half of the oat mixture evenly on the bottom. Layer with the strawberry filling and crumble the remaining oat mixture on top.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg