Healthy Berry Oatmeal Bars (Print Version)
Wholesome berry oatmeal bars with oat crust and sweet berry filling.
# Ingredients:
→ Mixed Berry Filling
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2 cups frozen mixed berries
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 tablespoons coconut sugar
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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A pinch of sea salt
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1 ½ tablespoons tapioca starch
→ Oatmeal Crust and Crumble Topping
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1 ¾ cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
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1 ¼ cups almond flour (blanched)
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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⅛ teaspoon sea salt
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½ cup maple syrup
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⅓ cup solid coconut oil
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½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper.
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Measure out frozen berries, leaving out or cutting large strawberries. Place in a small saucepan over low-medium heat with lemon juice, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and sea salt. Heat for 5-10 minutes until the berries release liquid and become soupy.
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Remove 1-2 tablespoons of liquid from the berry mixture and combine with tapioca starch in a small cup. Stir until smooth and add back to the saucepan. Stir over heat for 1 minute, then remove from heat and set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Add maple syrup, vanilla extract, and coconut oil. Use a fork to mix, then use hands if necessary to fully combine.
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Reserve ½-¾ cup of the oatmeal mixture. Press the remaining mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
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Spread the berry mixture evenly over the oatmeal base.
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Sprinkle the reserved oatmeal mixture over the berry layer, creating clumps as desired.
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Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden.
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Let the bars cool completely before slicing to ensure they hold together. Store lightly covered in the fridge for up to a week.
# Notes:
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Letting the bars cool is essential for them to hold their structure when slicing.