Vegan Strawberry Jam Oatmeal Bars
These rich and sweet Vegan Strawberry Jam Oatmeal Bars are gooey in the middle and crispy on the top, making for a delicious snack or breakfast on the go.
Servings: 16 Bars
Calories: 208kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups quick cooking oats
- 1 ¼ cup spelt flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 10 ounces strawberry jam
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 °F and grease an 8x8 baking dish and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the quick oats, flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add in the melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract and stir until combined. Reserve ¾ cup of this mixture for the topping.
- Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of your prepared baking pan. Spread the jam over the top to within ½ inch of the edge.
- Add the shredded coconut to the reserved topping and then sprinkle it over the jam. Press down slightly to get the crumb topping to stick into the jelly.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
- Cut into 16 squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure to press the base down well with your fingers or the bottom of a flat glass. This will help the bars to be less crumbly, especially when you cut them into squares.
- If you have any leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container on the counter for a few days. Alternatively, you can place them in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks...if they last that long!
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg