Gooey Strawberry Oat Bars
Sweet strawberry filling and a buttery oat crumble come together in these easy Strawberry Oat Crumble Bars finished with a simple glaze for the perfect homemade treat.
Servings 9
Calories 238kcal
Ingredients
For the berry mixture
- 3 cups strawberries
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp corn starch
For the oat mixture
- 1 1/2 cups GF rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 stick butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp canned coconut milk
- 1/2 cup swerve confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Add the chopped strawberries, lemon juice, and maple syrup to a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries have softened.
- Gently mash some of the strawberries while leaving a few larger pieces, if desired. Stir in the cornstarch and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, until the mixture has thickened. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, sea salt, and baking powder. Stir to combine.
- Add the melted butter, vanilla, and maple syrup to the dry ingredients. Mix until a crumbly dough forms.
- Reserve about 1 cup of the dough for the topping. Press the remaining dough firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create an even crust.
- Spread the strawberry filling evenly over the crust, then crumble the reserved dough over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing. They'll continue to set as they cool, making them much easier to cut.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the melted coconut milk and confectioners sweetener until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bars before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 5g