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Healthy Berry Oatmeal Bars Breakfast Recipe

Healthy Berry Oatmeal Bars Breakfast Recipe
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These Healthy Berry Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option packed with mixed berries, wholesome oats, and almond flour. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar, they offer a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. Gluten-free and made without refined sugars, these bars are easy to prepare and perfect for a grab-and-go morning meal or snack.

Ingredients

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Berry Filling

  • 2 cups frozen mixed berries (use any mixture of small berries; cut large strawberries into quarters or omit)
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons tapioca starch (tapioca flour)

Oatmeal Base and 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 for easy removal and cleanup.
  2. Prepare Berries: Measure out your frozen berries. If you have large strawberries, discard them or chop them into quarters to ensure even cooking and texture.
  3. Cook Berry Filling: Place a small saucepan over low-medium heat. Add the berries, lemon juice, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt. Warm the mixture for 5 to 10 minutes until the berries release liquid and the mixture becomes soupy.
  4. Thicken Berry Mixture: Remove one to two tablespoons of berry liquid and mix with tapioca starch in a small cup until smooth and clump-free. Stir this slurry back into the saucepan and cook for another minute until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
  6. Add Wet Ingredients: Add maple syrup, vanilla extract, and coconut oil to the dry ingredients. Use a fork to cut in the coconut oil and mix everything together. You can use your hands to ensure everything is well incorporated.
  7. Form Base Layer: Reserve about ½ to ¾ cup of the oatmeal mixture for topping. Press the remaining mixture evenly into the bottom of the lined baking dish to form the base layer.
  8. Add Berry Layer: Spread the prepared berry filling evenly over the oatmeal base layer.
  9. Add Oatmeal Topping: Sprinkle the reserved oatmeal mixture over the berry layer using your fingers, creating clumps or an even layer depending on your preference.
  10. Bake Bars: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the bars set.
  11. Cool and Store: Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish before slicing to help them hold together. Store lightly covered in the refrigerator for up to a week and enjoy them as a convenient breakfast option.

Notes

  • You can customize the berry mixture by using fresh berries if preferred; adjust cooking time slightly if using fresh.
  • Use gluten-free rolled oats if you require a gluten-free version.
  • For vegan diet suitability, ensure the maple syrup and coconut sugar used are certified vegan.
  • Coconut oil should be solid at room temperature for best texture, but can be gently warmed to combine.
  • Bars keep well in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Feel free to add chopped nuts or seeds to the oatmeal mixture for extra texture and nutrients.

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