Description
Healthy strawberry oatmeal bars that are gluten-free, vegan, naturally sweetened, and perfect for snacks or breakfast on the go with a fruity strawberry filling and crumbly oat crust.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
1 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
1/3 cup maple syrup (or agave)
1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen strawberries
1 tbsp lemon juice
1–2 tbsp maple syrup (to taste)
1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- To make the filling: In a saucepan, combine the strawberries, lemon juice, maple syrup, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes jammy. Set aside to cool.
- For the crust and crumble: In a bowl, mix the oats, almond flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Press about two-thirds of the oat mixture firmly into the prepared pan to form the base.
- Spread the cooled strawberry filling evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the strawberry layer as a crumble topping.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing. For firmer bars, refrigerate before serving.
Notes
Use almond flour or oat flour for nut-free option.
Fresh or frozen strawberries can be used (thaw frozen before cooking).
Substitute coconut oil with melted vegan butter or neutral oil if desired.
Add chopped nuts, seeds, or shredded coconut for extra texture.
For protein boost, add plant-based protein powder to the oat mixture.
Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Reheat bars in microwave for 15-20 seconds to soften.
Ensure strawberry filling is cooked until thick to avoid runny texture.
Maple syrup can be replaced with agave or brown rice syrup; honey if not vegan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
