Fresh Vegan Strawberry Oat Bars With a Sweet Berry Filling

I made these vegan strawberry oat bars for my family’s picnic last month. The strawberries made the bars fresh, and my mom said they were the best picnic snack she had ever packed.

This recipe combines ripe strawberries with oats and a touch of maple syrup to create a delightful balance of flavors. Enjoy these bars as a nutritious snack or a guilt-free dessert any time of the day.

Wholesome Strawberry Oat Bars

These vegan oat bars feature a delicious homemade berry filling that’s bursting with strawberry flavor. The recipe is simple to follow and takes about 30 minutes to prepare and bake, yielding delicious bars that are perfect for meal prep or sharing.

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional for sweetness)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Crust: In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, almond flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt until combined. Press half of this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
3. Make the Strawberry Filling: In a separate bowl, combine chopped strawberries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and sugar (if using). Mix until strawberries are evenly coated.
4. Layer the Filling: Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the crust in the baking dish. Crumble the remaining oat mixture on top of the strawberries.
5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
6. Cool and Slice: Allow to cool completely in the dish before slicing into bars. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 bars
• Calories: 180kcal
• Fat: 9g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 24g

I keep the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or in the fridge for up to five days. The filling stays sweet, and I let bars come to room temperature before serving.