Description

Deliciously sweet and slightly tangy strawberry filling is sandwiched between a buttery, oat-based crumble. These bars are perfect for a sweet treat or a snack with a cup of tea or coffee.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:

1 ½ cups (168g) packed fine almond flour (do not use almond meal)
1 ½ cups (138g) oat flour
¾ cup (71g) oats
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (113g) melted and cooled salted butter (or sub vegan butter or melted coconut oil)
⅓ cup (104g) pure maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Filling:

1 pound (454g) fresh strawberries, diced
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot starch)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon almond extract (or sub vanilla)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, oat flour, oats, and salt. Add melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is well combined and crumbly.
Press the crust into the prepared baking dish to form an even layer, pressing down firmly. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and set. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Prepare the filling: In a saucepan, combine diced strawberries, maple syrup, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and the strawberries release their juices, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
Assemble the bars: Spread the strawberry filling evenly over the baked crust.
Top with crumble: Take the remaining crust mixture and crumble it over the strawberry filling.
Bake: Return to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling.

Cool and serve: Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

You can substitute arrowroot powder for cornstarch if preferred for a paleo-friendly option.

To make these bars vegan, substitute the butter with coconut oil or your preferred plant-based butter.

For extra flavor, sprinkle some cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg into the crust mixture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American