Description
These Gluten-Free Strawberry Oatmeal Crumb Bars are a delicious healthy homemade recipe perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with a buttery oat crust, a naturally sweetened strawberry filling, and a crumbly topping, these bars are a healthy recipe that’s easy to make. They’re naturally gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Enjoy them as a high-protein recipe snack or a quick dessert idea!
Ingredients
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For the Crust and Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, diced
For the Filling:
- 3 cups chopped strawberries
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot or cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine oats, almond flour, and brown sugar. Add the diced butter and use your hands to work it into the mixture until it forms a dough-like consistency.
- Bake the crust: Press ⅔ of the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Make the filling: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine strawberries, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and turn deep red.
- Thicken the filling: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and cornstarch to create a slurry. Stir into the strawberry mixture and cook until thickened.
- Assemble the bars: Pour the strawberry filling over the baked crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top.
- Bake: Return to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool & Slice: Let the bars cool completely before slicing into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Substitute coconut oil for butter to make it dairy-free.
- Serve warm with yogurt or ice cream for an extra treat!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg