Strawberry Chia Oatmeal Bars Recipe
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
9 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups frozen strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • Zest from one orange
  • ¼ cup plus 3 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ½ cup oat flour (or quinoa, or brown rice flour)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Combine the ground flax and water in a small bowl, stir, and set aside.
  2. Put the frozen strawberries in a medium pot and turn on the heat to medium. Stir the mixture frequently and after about 5 minutes start to mash the strawberries with a potato masher or wooden mallet. Once mashed, remove from heat and add the chia seeds, orange zest, and 3 tablespoons maple syrup. Stir well and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl combine the oats, both types of flour, and salt. Then add the remaining maple syrup and the coconut oil. Lay the mixture out on a cutting board and form it into a log. Cut it in half and reserve one half for the topping. Put half back into the bowl and add the flax mixture. Combine well, then spread the mixture into an 8-inch x 8-inch baking dish that has been lined with parchment. Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
  4. Now spread the strawberry chia mixture over the top into a thick layer. Top with the reserved oat topping. Bake for 20 more minutes or until the oats are golden brown. Let cool for one hour, slice, and serve.