Description
These Healthy Berry Streusel Bars are a delightful combination of oats, fresh berries, and a sweet crumbly topping. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast, a snack on-the-go, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Crust and Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Berry Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Crust: Mix together oats, flour, honey, melted oil or butter, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and vanilla. Set aside 3/4 cup for topping. Press the rest into the pan for the crust.
- Make the Berry Filling: Combine berries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and honey. Spread over the crust.
- Add the Streusel Topping: Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture over the berries.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best results, cool completely before slicing.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Great for breakfast, snacks, or a light dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
