These super healthy strawberry oatmeal bars pack a naturally sweet strawberry filling between layers of buttery oatmeal crumble!
❤ Soft and wholesome strawberry oatmeal bars, made with pantry staple ingredients.
The classic homemade oatmeal bars are perfect to serve for a healthy breakfast, snack, or a light dessert.
The oats give the bars a deliciously chewy texture, and the natural sweetness of the strawberries lets you use much less sugar than you’d normally use in a bar recipe.
Add a touch of cinnamon, and these strawberry bars are almost impossible to resist!
Also try this Vegan Brownies Recipe
The bars are perfect for:
Potlucks
Barbecues
Book clubs
On-the-go snacks
Healthy breakfast
Birthday parties
Or for no reason at all!
How to make strawberry oatmeal bars
Start by gathering your ingredients.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and line an 8-inch pan with parchment paper (or grease very well).
Stir the oats, flour, cinnamon, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.
Stir in the oil, then very firmly press 2/3 of this dough into the pan. Reserve the remaining dough.
Mix together the berries, cornstarch, and 1 tbsp sweetener, then press this on top of the mixture in the pan. Sprinkle the reserved dough on top, and press down firmly.
Bake on the oven’s center rack for 35 minutes. Let cool, then refrigerate for an hour or more before cutting, during which time they will firm up considerably.
The bars are yummy on their own, but I always think strawberries go so well with coconut.
So since you now know how to make coconut butter, feel free to spread some on top of each oatmeal bar if your heart desires.
Above, watch the strawberry oat bar recipe video
Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick or rolled oats
- 1/2 cup spelt, white, or oat flour
- 1/4 tsp each: cinnamon, salt, and baking powder
- 1/3 cup sugar, unrefined if desired
- 1/3 cup oil
- 2 cups diced strawberries
- 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot
- 1 tbsp sweetener of choice, or pinch uncut stevia
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and sugar. Stir in the oil, then very firmly press 2/3 of the dough into the prepared pan, reserving the remaining dough. In a separate bowl, stir berries, starch, and 1 tbsp sweetener. Press this on top of the dough in the pan, then sprinkle the reserved dough on top. Press down very firmly again. Bake 35 minutes on the center rack. Let cool, then refrigerate at least 1 hour before cutting, as they firm up considerably. Eat plain, or top with melted coconut butter, frosting, or a basic powdered sugar glaze.View Nutrition Facts
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Erika says
This was delicious! I agree with others that it seemed like a little more oatmeal mix was needed. I used a 9 x 5 inch pan and it still wasn’t enough. Probably doubling the oatmeal mix would be great.
Guna says
Thank you for recipe! Have been making this recipe for years, picky eaters and kids aprooved! Today tried a version with apples in a place of strawberries and it turned out great, everyone loved it, will be making again soon.
Teyla says
I made these today and they were really good. I added a splash of vanilla as well. But they are super crumbly, any tips?
CCK Media Team says
Hi! Try pressing them down as hard as you can! Then they should not be crumbly 🙂
Your berries also may have been drier than some others, so you can add a little extra liquid if needed.
Harley Simpkins says
Love these! They’re amazingly delicious and easy to make! Just wondering if they need to be stored in the refrigerator?
CCK Media Team says
Thank you so much for making them! Because strawberries are so perishable, we would recommend refrigerating, but they can definitely stay out for a few hours.
Christina says
For the list of simple ingredients this is made up of, these have no right to be as delicious as they are. It tastes like summer and a cookie partying in your mouth! My son doesn’t usually like oat based desserts/treats and he said, “This is amazing!” Definitely make these.
Rachel says
Just made these and can’t wait to eat them. Do you store them in the fridge?
CCK Media Team says
Thank you for making them! We do, because of the perishable ingredients 🙂
Tiana says
If I wanted to prep these ahead of time for the week, how long do they last in the fridge?
Hollie says
Hey!! Just made these for a valentines treat but mine are mushy and not firming after 3hrs in the fridge. They taste great just not firming. And ideas? Thanks
CCK Media Team says
Hi! Try freezing them and see if that works. They always are firm for us (also be sure not to cover fully so moisture can escape) but it might be the specific ingredients you used (or if you are in a humid climate). Let us know if that works!
Janet Cassidy says
Great video and list of ingredients for all of these but where is recipe with exact amounts!!!
Becca says
What kind of oil do you recommend using for the 1/3 oil part of the recipe?
Sarah says
Made with frozen strawberries and used wheat flour! VERY tasty!!!
Jasmine says
Can you freeze and thaw these? For quick snacks/ breakfast?
T says
These were AWESOME. Did a vanilla icing on top and they were a hit, however the icing wouldn’t be needed, they are so good on their own! Followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. Will definitely make again!
Christina says
I’m wondering if there is a way to make these higher in protein? Could I add a protein powder in place of the flour?