Delicious Berry Oat Bars That Fuel Your Day Naturally

These Berry Oat Bars are a wholesome, delightful snack that fuels your day naturally, free from refined sugar.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 55

Servings: 12 bars

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1/2 cup Coconut Oil Can be substituted with unsalted butter.
1 cup All-Purpose Flour Or gluten-free substitute.
2 cups Quick Oats Rolled oats are a great alternative.

For Sweetening

1/2 cup Maple Syrup Opt for pure maple syrup.
1/4 cup Coconut Sugar Can be swapped with brown sugar.

For Leavening and Flavor

1 tsp Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh.
1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.

For the Filling

1/2 cup Raspberry Preserves Substitute with any favorite jam or fresh berries.

Equipment

Oven
8x8 inch baking pan
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with coconut oil.
Mix together the flour, oats, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, melt coconut oil and mix in maple syrup and coconut sugar until smooth.
Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients, stirring until fully blended.
Press 2/3 of the dough firmly into the greased baking pan.
Spread the raspberry preserves evenly over the pressed base.
Sprinkle the remaining dough mixture over the raspberry layer and gently press it down.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Press the oat mixture firmly into the pan to prevent crumbling. Adjust sweetness as desired and store in an airtight container for freshness.

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