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Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Start your day with these wholesome, naturally sweet Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars packed with oats and fresh strawberries!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 9 servings

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Wire Rack

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars out once baked. Lightly grease the parchment paper with a bit of coconut oil to prevent sticking.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to ensure even distribution of the baking powder and salt throughout the oats and flour.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil. Make sure the coconut oil is not too hot to avoid cooking the eggs or altering the wet mixture texture.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until the mixture is just combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the bars dense.
  • Carefully fold in the chopped fresh strawberries, ensuring they are evenly dispersed throughout the batter without breaking them up too much.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly using the back of a spoon or spatula. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 9 or 12 bars depending on your desired size.

Notes

  • Use fresh, firm strawberries to prevent the bars from becoming mushy during baking.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bars tender and chewy.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling.
  • Try swapping strawberries for other berries or adding nuts and seeds for extra texture and nutrition.
  • Store bars at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Keyword Dairy-Free, Easy, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian