Whole Wheat Strawberry Oat Bars Recipe
This recipe for strawberry oat bars is a delightful blend of fruity sweetness and nutty crunch. The oat and whole wheat pastry flour crust provides a hearty base for the luscious strawberries, creating a satisfying treat for any occasion. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors and textures, making these bars a perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and delicious taste.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup oats
- 1 ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp canola oil
- ¼ cup chopped raw cashews (or other nuts)
- 5 cups sliced strawberries
- 6 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place the oats, whole wheat pastry flour, cinnamon and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the oats are finely ground.
- Add the butter and pulse until the mixture forms large crumbs.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg, canola oil and vanilla extract. With the motor running, slowly pour in the egg mixture. Process until the mixture starts to stick together.
- Transfer ¾ cup of the mixture to a bowl and stir in the nuts. Set aside for the topping.
- Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, 6 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice.
- Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the crust. Sprinkle the reserved nut mixture over top.
- Bake until the topping is starting to brown and the fruit is bubbling, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Let cool on a rack, then transfer to the fridge for 30 minutes (this will help with cutting and serving the bars).
- Cut into 24 pieces. Serve or refrigerate.
Cook Time
45M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Makes 24 bars
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bar
- Calories: 123 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 18 g
- Protein Content: 2 g
- Fat Content: 5 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
- Cholesterol Content: 13 mg
- Sodium Content: 52 mg
- Fiber Content: 2 g
- Sugar Content: 7 g
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