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Berry Oat Bars

Delicious Berry Oat Bars for a Healthy Grab-and-Go Snack

Berry Oat Bars are a nutritious and delicious snack, perfect for a healthy grab-and-go option.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil can substitute with butter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or Gluten-Free Substitute
  • 2 cups Quick Oats
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup or agave syrup for vegan option
  • 1/3 cup Coconut Sugar or granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it is fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Raspberry Preserves can use any fruit preserves

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • cooling rack

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine coconut oil, all-purpose flour, quick oats, maple syrup, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well incorporated.
  3. Press about ⅔ of the oat mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  4. Spread the raspberry preserves evenly over the pressed mixture in the baking pan.
  5. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the preserves layer, gently pressing it down.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top layer is lightly browned and firm.
  7. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before slicing them into squares or rectangles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container lined with paper towels at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, keep in the fridge for up to 8 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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