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Oatmeal Bars Breakfast

Delicious Oatmeal Bars Breakfast: Nutritious & Easy to Make

These Healthy Mixed Berry Oatmeal Bars are a nutritious and easy breakfast or snack, perfect for gluten-free and vegan diets without refined sugar.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Berry Filling
  • 2 cups Frozen Berries Use any mixture of small berries
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
For the Oatmeal Base
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Ensure they're gluten-free if necessary
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Do not substitute with almond meal
  • 1/4 cup Tapioca Starch Arrowroot starch can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil Can be swapped with butter or ghee
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking dish
  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the frozen berries, lemon juice, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and sea salt in a medium saucepan over low-medium heat for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Mix tapioca starch with a couple of tablespoons of the berry liquid; stir until smooth. Add to the saucepan and heat for another minute until thickened.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, mix rolled oats, almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Then add maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
  5. Reserve ½-¾ cup of the oatmeal dough for topping, and press the remaining mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  6. Pour the cooled berry filling over the oatmeal base and spread it evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved oatmeal dough over the berry filling.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Let cool completely in the pan, then lift out and slice into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to maintain their shape. Store in an airtight container for up to a week in the fridge or freeze for longer storage.

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