Healthy Red White and Blueberry Crumb Bars
Ingredients
Berry Filling
-
2
cups
strawberries, sliced
-
2
Tbsp
granulated sweetener of choice
-
1
Tbsp
cornstarch
-
1
Tbsp
chia seeds
-
½
tsp
lemon juice
Oat Bars
-
1 ½
cups
old fashioned rolled oats
-
½
cup
natural almond butter
-
½
cup
unsweetened shredded coconut
-
¼
cup
maple syrup
-
¼
tsp
salt
Topping
-
⅓
cup
blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x5 loaf pan with aluminum foil.
- In a medium bowl, combine strawberries, sweetener, cornstarch, chia seeds, and lemon juice, and toss until well mixed.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, almond butter, coconut, maple syrup, and salt until combined.
- Reserve ¾ cup of the oat mixture, then press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the loaf pan.
- Spread the berry mixture evenly over the oat base, including any released juices.
- Crumble the reserved oat mixture on top of the berry filling.
- Add blueberries on top and lightly press down to help everything stick together.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes until the top is firm to the touch.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes, then remove using the foil and cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8 squares
Calories
241
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
34g
Total protein
5g
Sodium
50mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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