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Healthy Oatmeal Bars Breakfast (Gluten Free + Vegan) Recipe

Healthy Oatmeal Bars Breakfast (Gluten Free + Vegan) Recipe
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These Healthy Oatmeal Bars are a delicious gluten-free and vegan breakfast option, packed with a mixed berry filling and a crunchy oat and almond crust. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and coconut sugar, these bars offer a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors, making them an ideal wholesome breakfast or snack to keep you energized throughout the day.

Ingredients

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Mixed Berry Filling

  • 2 cups frozen berries (any mixture of small berries)
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons tapioca starch (tapioca flour)

Oatmeal Crust and Crumble Topping

  • 1 ¾ cups rolled oats (gluten free if needed)
  • 1 ¼ cups blanched almond flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil (solid at room temperature)
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Berries: Measure out 2 cups of frozen berries. If there are large strawberries, either leave them out or cut them into quarters so they cook evenly.
  3. Cook Berry Filling: Place a small saucepan over low-medium heat. Add berries, lemon juice, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt. Warm for 5-10 minutes until the berries release their juices and become soupy.
  4. Thicken Filling: Remove a tablespoon or two of the berry liquid and whisk it with the tapioca starch until smooth. Stir this mixture back into the pot and heat for another minute until thickened, then remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Mix Oatmeal Crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Add maple syrup, vanilla extract, and solid coconut oil. Use a fork to cut in the coconut oil and stir everything together, finishing with your hands if needed for even mixing.
  6. Assemble Base Layer: Reserve about ½ to ¾ cup of the oatmeal mixture for the topping. Press the remaining mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
  7. Add Berry Layer: Spread the thickened berry filling evenly over the oatmeal crust layer.
  8. Add Crumble Topping: Sprinkle the reserved oatmeal mixture over the berry layer with your fingers, forming clumps for texture and appearance as desired.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish before slicing. This helps them set and hold together. Store loosely covered in the refrigerator and enjoy as a breakfast option throughout the week.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free rolled oats if you require a gluten-free option.
  • You can substitute any mixed frozen berries such as blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries according to your preference.
  • For a sweeter berry filling, adjust maple syrup or coconut sugar amounts.
  • Allow bars to cool completely before slicing for best texture and to prevent crumbling.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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