Description
Wholesome berry oatmeal bars bring sunshine to morning routines with their irresistible blend of rolled oats and sweet seasonal berries. Nutritious ingredients combine in a simple, delightful treat that energizes and satisfies you from the first delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Berries:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) frozen berries (any mixture of small berries)
Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) coconut sugar
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) maple syrup
Thickening and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) tapioca starch (tapioca flour)
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Base Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (420 milliliters) rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 ¼ cups (300 milliliters) almond flour (blanched)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Wet Base Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) coconut oil (solid at room temperature)
Instructions
- Establish a cozy baking environment by heating the oven to 375°F and lining a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Craft a vibrant berry compote by combining frozen berries, lemon juice, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and sea salt in a saucepan. Simmer gently over low-medium heat, allowing berries to release their natural juices for 5-10 minutes.
- Transform the berry mixture into a luscious filling by whisking tapioca starch with a small portion of the berry liquid. Reincorporate this smooth blend into the saucepan, stirring continuously for one minute until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the oatmeal base by blending rolled oats, almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt in a large mixing bowl. Introduce maple syrup, vanilla extract, and solid coconut oil, using a fork and then hands to create a cohesive, crumbly mixture.
- Create the foundation by pressing approximately two-thirds of the oatmeal mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish, forming an even crust.
- Lavish the oatmeal base with the prepared berry compote, spreading it uniformly across the surface.
- Embellish the berry layer with the remaining oatmeal mixture, delicately sprinkling and forming rustic clusters for a textured topping.
- Bake the creation in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, watching for a gentle golden transformation around the edges.
- Allow the bars to cool completely within the baking dish, ensuring structural integrity before slicing. Refrigerate lightly covered for convenient, nutritious breakfasts throughout the week.
Notes
- Whip up these bars when you’re craving a nutritious morning treat that feels like dessert but packs serious health benefits.
- Frozen berries work magic here, transforming into a luscious filling that bursts with natural sweetness and vibrant color.
- Meal prepping becomes a breeze since these bars can be stored in the refrigerator for several days, providing quick grab-and-go nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg