Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Bars
Soft and chewy Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Bars, made with a banana oatmeal crumble topping and crust and filled with a fresh strawberry chia jam. These make for a great option for breakfast on the go.
Servings: 12 bars
Ingredients
Strawberry Chia Jam:
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Banana Oatmeal Bars:
- 2 cups rolled oats divided**
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 bananas medium-sized, ripe, mashed
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Strawberry Chia Jam:
- Add strawberries and maple syrup to a small pot, set over medium heat. Heat until the berries begin to release liquid, about 5-15 minutes (depending on whether or not they were thawed first.)
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until berries begin to break down and thicken, Use your spoon to break them apart further.
- Stir in the chia seeds and vanilla, continuing to cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow the jam to cool. It will continue to thicken the longer it sits. (You can do this step the night before and chill it in the refrigerator until your ready to use)
Banana Oatmeal Bars:
- Preheat oven to 375F and prepare an 8×8 baking dish by lining it with a sheet of parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray/oil and set aside.
- Place 1 cup of oats in a food processor or blender, and process until they resemble a fine flour. Transfer the oat flour to a large mixing bowl, and add the remaining rolled oats and baking powder, mixing well.
- Add the mashed bananas, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, and mix until everything is well combined and a dough is formed.
- Transfer 2/3 of the mixture into your prepared baking pan, using your fingers or a spatula to ensure that it is pressed down tightly and evenly. Spoon chia jam over the surface, and use a spatula or knife to spread it evenly, making sure to only go within 1/4 of the edge to prevent the jam from burning.
- Sprinkle remaining oat mixture on top, breaking up bigger chunks and pressing down lightly.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the top turns a light golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to fully cool in pan before cutting into bars.
Nutrition
Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
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