Healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and nutritious treat perfect for breakfast or as an on-the-go snack. Bursting with juicy strawberries and wholesome oats, these bars are sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup, making them a guilt-free indulgence. Easy to prepare and customizable, they can elevate any meal or satisfy cravings while keeping you energized throughout the day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients along with the sliced strawberries. Stir until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Use ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness. - Experiment with other fruits like blueberries or raspberries for variety. - For added crunch, incorporate nuts such as almonds or walnuts.