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Whole Wheat Strawberry Oat Bars Recipe

These easy Whole Wheat Strawberry Oat Bars will be the star of the dessert table. They're beyond crave-worthy, with a side of "healthy"

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 24 Servings
Calories: 123 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cup oats
  • 1 ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup chopped raw cashews or other nuts
  • 5 cups sliced strawberries
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Place the oats, whole wheat pastry flour, cinnamon and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the oats are finely ground.
  3. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture forms large crumbs.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the egg, canola oil and vanilla extract. With the motor running, slowly pour in the egg mixture. Process until the mixture starts to stick together.
  5. Transfer ¾ cup of the mixture to a bowl and stir in the nuts. Set aside for the topping.
  6. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
  7. In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, 6 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice.
  8. Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the crust. Sprinkle the reserved nut mixture over top.
  9. Bake until the topping is starting to brown and the fruit is bubbling, 40 to 45 minutes.
  10. Let cool on a rack, then transfer to the fridge for 30 minutes (this will help with cutting and serving the bars).
  11. Cut into 24 pieces. Serve or refrigerate.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Bar Calories 123kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 52mg (2%) Potassium 100mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 85IU (2%) Vitamin C 18.2mg (20%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 123

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Bar
Calories 123kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 52mg 2%
Potassium 100mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 85IU 2%
Vitamin C 18.2mg 20%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.