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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 or snack option, featuring a wholesome oat and almond flour base topped with a vibrant, naturally sweetened berry compote. Made with simple, clean ingredients like frozen berries, rolled oats, almond flour, and natural sweeteners, these bars are gluten-free, easy to prepare, and perfect for a grab-and-go morning treat or a midday energy boost.

Ingredients

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Berry Compote

  • 2 cups frozen berries (use 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 (also known as 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 Pan: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Berries: Measure out the frozen berries. If you have any large strawberries, remove them or cut into quarters to ensure even cooking.
  3. Cook Berry Mixture: Place a small saucepan over low-medium heat. Add the frozen berries, lemon juice, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt.
  4. Make Berry Sauce: Warm the berries for 5-10 minutes until they release lots of liquid and become soupy. Take 1-2 tablespoons of the liquid from the pot and stir it into the tapioca starch in a small cup until smooth. Add this back to the berry pot, stir well, heat for 1 more minute, then remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Stir these dry ingredients together evenly.
  6. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and solid coconut oil to the dry ingredients. Use a fork to mix and cut in the coconut oil, then finish mixing with your hands if needed until well combined.
  7. Form Bottom Layer: Reserve about ½ to ¾ cup of the oatmeal mixture for topping. Press the remaining mixture into an even layer covering the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  8. Layer Berry Filling: Spread the prepared berry compote evenly over the oatmeal base layer in the baking dish.
  9. Add Topping Layer: Sprinkle the reserved oatmeal mixture using your fingers over the berry layer. You can create large or small clumps for a rustic look.
  10. Bake the Bars: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
  11. Cool and Store: Let the bars cool completely so they set together well. Store loosely covered in the fridge and enjoy as a breakfast throughout the week.

Notes

  • Make sure the berries are frozen to help create a good texture in the compote.
  • Using gluten-free rolled oats makes this recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive diets.
  • The maple syrup and coconut sugar are natural sweeteners, but you can adjust the sweetness to your taste.
  • Ensure the coconut oil is solid when mixing for better texture.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to avoid crumbling.
  • Store the bars refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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