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Berry Oat Bars

Berry Oat Bars: Healthy, Chewy Treats Everyone Will Love

These Berry Oat Bars are a healthy, quick snack that everyone will love, naturally sweetened without refined sugar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil Can be substituted with butter or avocado oil
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or Gluten-Free Substitute Swap with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup Quick Oats Regular rolled oats can be used
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup Can be replaced with honey
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Sugar Brown sugar or granulated sugar can be used as substitutes
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Precise measurement is key
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Raspberry Preserves Feel free to replace with your favorite preserves or fresh berries

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8 baking pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, quick oats, coconut sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  3. Melt your coconut oil and add it to the bowl with maple syrup; stir until combined.
  4. Press approximately ⅔ of the oat mixture into the bottom of the baking pan.
  5. Spread raspberry preserves evenly over the oat base.
  6. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the preserves and press lightly to secure.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until slightly risen and golden on top.
  8. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the coconut oil is at room temperature and press the mixtures firmly in the pan.

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