Fresh Strawberry Oat Bars (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan)
These Fresh Strawberry Oat Bars are a healthier take on granola bars that sure makes for the perfect snack, breakfast, or dessert! Made with fresh strawberries, whole grains, nuts, and a lightly sweetened almond glaze, this recipe is sure to please even the pickiest eaters! Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
Ingredients
For the bars:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ⅓ cup coconut oil , melted
- 2 tbsp Maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Coconut sugar , sub brown sugar
- ½ tsp Chia seeds
- 2 tbsp strawberry jam
- ½ cup sliced strawberries
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
For the almond glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tbsp almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an 8 x 8 baking pan with coconut oil, or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, add oats, almond flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and chia seeds. Mix until combined.
- Using a spatula, transfer the oat mixture into the prepared pan and press firmly until batter is packed to the bottom of the pan.
- Spread the strawberry jam over the crust until it is evenly coated. Then layer with sliced strawberries and almonds.
- Bake strawberry bars for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, make the almond glaze by adding the powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk into a small bowl. Whisk until fully combined.
- Remove the oat bars from the oven and pour the almond glaze on the bars. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Let cool before serving, then cut into 8 squares. ENJOY!
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal
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