Healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
A wholesome snack or breakfast on the go, these bars are packed with fresh strawberries, oats, and natural sweeteners for a delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Combine the rolled oats, chopped strawberries, honey, almond butter (or peanut butter), vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Stir until well mixed, ensuring the oats are evenly coated and the strawberries are dispersed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, pressing it down evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
For added texture, consider folding in some nuts or seeds. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg