Strawberry Oatmeal Bars - A Chewy Snack You’ll Love

Enjoy homemade Strawberry Oatmeal Bars, a healthy and chewy snack perfect for breakfast or a midday treat.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Cooling Time 1

Total Time 2

Servings: 12 bars

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 100

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Oat Base

2 cups Quick Oats Avoid instant oats for best results.
1 cup Flour (Spelt, White, or Oat) Almond flour can be substituted.
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
0.5 teaspoon Salt Optional but recommended.

For Sweetness

0.5 cup Sugar or Xylitol Brown sugar will make bars softer.
0.25 cup Pure Maple Syrup Or any liquid sweetener.

For Moisture

0.5 cup Oil or Butter Coconut oil for dairy-free option.

For the Filling

2 cups Diced Strawberries Fresh or thawed frozen berries.
1 tablespoon Cornstarch

Equipment

8-inch baking pan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch baking pan.
Mix the dry ingredients: oats, flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
Pour in the oil or melted butter and combine to create a crumbly dough.
Press two-thirds of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
In a separate bowl, mix diced strawberries with cornstarch and maple syrup until coated.
Spread the strawberry filling over the pressed oat base, then sprinkle the reserved oat mixture on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes until golden brown.
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container for up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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