Healthy Berry Streusel Bars
Ingredients
Berry Filling
-
1½
Tablespoons
cornstarch
-
1½
Tablespoons
water
-
2
cups
fresh or frozen mixed berries
-
¼
cup
pure maple syrup
-
1
Tablespoon
coconut sugar
Crust + Streusel
-
2½
cups
old-fashioned whole rolled oats or quick oats
-
½
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
-
1
cup
almond butter
-
¼
cup
pure maple syrup
-
¼
cup
unsweetened applesauce
-
¼
cup
coconut oil, melted
-
½
cup
sliced or chopped almonds
-
1
Tablespoon
oats (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the berry filling by whisking cornstarch and water, then combine with berries, maple syrup, and coconut sugar in a saucepan and cook until thickened.
- Allow the berry filling to cool completely.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Pulse the oats in a food processor until slightly broken, then mix with cinnamon, almond butter, maple syrup, applesauce, and melted coconut oil.
- Press about ¾ of the crust mixture into the pan, then spread the cooled berry filling on top.
- Mix sliced almonds into the remaining crust mixture and sprinkle over the berry filling.
- Bake for 27-31 minutes until lightly browned, then cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12
Calories
200
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
25g
Total protein
5g
Sodium
50mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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