Healthy Berry Oatmeal Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Mixed Berry Filling
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2 cups frozen mixed berries
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 tablespoons coconut sugar
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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Pinch of sea salt
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1.5 tablespoons tapioca starch (tapioca flour)
→ Oatmeal Crust and Crumble Topping
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1.75 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
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1.25 cups almond flour (blanched)
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0.5 teaspoon baking soda
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0.125 teaspoon sea salt
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0.5 cup maple syrup
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0.33 cup coconut oil (solid at room temperature)
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0.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
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Measure out the frozen berries, removing large strawberries or cutting them into smaller pieces. Place a small saucepan over low-medium heat and add berries, lemon juice, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and sea salt. Warm for 5-10 minutes or until the berries release liquid and become soupy. Remove 1-2 tablespoons of the liquid and mix with tapioca starch in a small cup until no clumps remain. Stir this mixture back into the saucepan and heat for 1 minute before removing from heat. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Add maple syrup, vanilla extract, and coconut oil. Use a fork to stir and incorporate the coconut oil, then use your hands if necessary to finish mixing.
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Reserve 0.5-0.75 cups of the oatmeal mixture and transfer the rest to the prepared baking dish. Press into an even layer to cover the entire bottom. Spread the berry mixture evenly over the oatmeal base. Sprinkle the reserved oatmeal mixture over the top, using your fingers to create clumps of desired size.
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Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden. Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing to ensure they hold together. Store lightly covered in the fridge for use throughout the week.
# Notes:
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Allow the bars to fully cool before cutting to ensure they hold their shape.
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You can use any mixture of small frozen berries, but avoid overly large pieces for even baking.