Description
These Healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly balances wholesome ingredients with fruity sweetness. The oatmeal crust provides a hearty base for the fresh strawberries, creating a satisfying and flavorful snack or dessert. Topped with a vanilla glaze, these bars are a perfect blend of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Strawberry Bars:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour for gluten-free)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for vegan)
- 2 cups small-diced strawberries, divided
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided
For the Vanilla Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Crust: Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, ginger, and salt. Add melted butter and press into pan.
- Add Strawberries: Layer half of the strawberries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and sugar over the crust. Top with remaining berries and sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Drizzle over bars before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
