Description
Indulge in the warmth of Strawberry Oatmeal Bars, where a chewy oat base meets sweet, juicy strawberries. Perfect for breakfast or as a guilt-free snack, these bars are simple to whip up with just a few ingredients. Each bite bursts with flavor and nostalgia, reminding you of sunny summer days. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or save them for a quick treat later!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup coconut oil (or melted butter)
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add melted coconut oil and honey; stir until combined.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Spread half of the mixture in the prepared pan as the base layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining mixture on top and press lightly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Swap strawberries for your favorite berries like blueberries or raspberries for a twist. Add nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutrition. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.