Berry Oat Bars
Berry Oat Bars are a delightful blend of wholesome oats and fruity raspberry preserves, perfect for breakfast or a quick snack. These chewy bars are not only easy to prepare in just 10 minutes but also packed with nutritious ingredients like coconut oil and maple syrup. They make an excellent meal prep option, allowing you to bake a batch ahead of time for grab-and-go convenience throughout the week. Kids and adults alike will love their sweet, fruity flavor, making them a versatile addition to your recipe repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free substitute)
- 1 ½ cups quick oats
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar (or granulated)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup raspberry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all base ingredients except for raspberry preserves until well mixed.
- Press about two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan evenly.
- Spread raspberry preserves over the pressed mixture, leaving a half-inch margin around the edges.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture evenly over the top of the raspberry layer and lightly press down.
- Bake in the center rack for about 25-30 minutes until lightly browned on top.
- Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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