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Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Published June 9, 2020 Last Modified June 10, 2020 By GreedyEats

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Thick and chewy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars made with wholesome ingredients. No oil, no butter, no refined sugar and these are gluten free too!

Try my Healthier Strawberry Cookie Cups next!

A stack of chewy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars layers with fresh strawberry filling.

Got strawberries lying in your fridge? Use them in my Strawberry Bread, Strawberry swirled Bundt Cake or these Moist Strawberry Cupcakes.

Not in mood to bake? Try Oreo Strawberry Icebox Cake or these fresh Strawberry Cake Pops!

Taste and Texture:

Healthy oats square with juicy strawberry filling on a white plate.

  • Soft and chewy base
  • Filled with juicy Strawberry filling
  • Melty Choc chips in every bite
  • Flavored with Vanilla, Wild flower honey and Cinnamon flavors

Recipe Ingredients:

Wholesome ingredients like oats, pb, honey, cinnamon to make oats bars
Homemade strawberry filling in a microwave safe bowl.

  1. Oats: Quick Oats are ideal for this recipe. If you have old fashioned oats on hand, pulse them in blender till a coarse texture is achieved.
  2.  Honey: I used wild flower honey for its floral scent. I suggest adding an extra tsp of vanilla if using regular honey.
  3. Apple Butter: Apple butter makes bars super chewy. If unavailable at your end, replace it with apple sauce.

How to make Healthy Oats Bars:

Oats mixture layered in lined baking pan.
Homemade Strawberry filling over oats mixture layer.

Oats mixture and choc chips crumbled over strawberry filling.

For Strawberry Filling:

Mix fresh strawberry chunks, honey, cornstarch + water and lemon juice in a microwave safe bowl. Heat it in 30 seconds increments till it thickens slightly.

To make Oats Bars Base:

  1. Mix and dumb all the base ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Reserve around 3/4 cup of this mixture for topping and layer the rest in a square baking pan.
  3. Add and spread room temp strawberry filling over the first layer.
  4. Crumble the remaining oats mixture, top with chocolate chips and bake!

Wholesome breakfast bars squares on a parchment paper with fresh strawberries.

What can I do with too many strawberries?

Add them in this smoothie Bowl 

or this Fluffy Strawberry Cake

How about my Lemonade Strawberry Punch

and in these Strawberry Chocolate Chip Muffins

Freshly baked oats squares oozing with juicy strawberry filling.

If you liked these Healthy Strawberry Bars give them a star review. Also, tell me in the comments below, how did this turn out for you! And don’t forget to share your creations with me on Instagram at #greedyeatsblog Also follow me on Pinterest and Facebook! 

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Thick and chewy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars made with wholesome ingredients. No oil, no butter, no refined sugar and these are gluten free too!
5 from 11 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
US Customary - Metric
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings 12 Bars
Calories: 259kcal
Author: Neha

Equipment

  • 8x8 inches Square Pan

Ingredients

  • 205 gms 2 1/4 Cups Quick Oats
  • 1 Cup Nut Butter (Both PB and Almond butters are fine)
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Cup Honey (Wild flower gives best flavor)
  • 1/4 Cup Apple Butter (or any other fruit butter, even apple sauce works)
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/2 Cup semi sweet Chocolate Chips

Strawberry Filling:

  • 2 Cups Fresh Strawberries (diced)
  • 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp Cold Water
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 Cup Honey (I used Wild flower)
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Add and stir all the filling ingredients in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave them in 30 seconds increments. Stir in between. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
    Homemade strawberry filling in a microwave safe bowl.
  • When the filling gets slightly thick. it is ready. Let the filling come to room temperature, while you prepare the base of bars.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and 8x8 square baking pan with aluminium foil or parchment paper with enough overhangs on the sides. This step will aid easy removal of bars.
  • In a medium/large bowl combine oats, cinnamon, nut butter, apple butter, vanilla, honey and egg. Stir till everything is mixed well.
    Wholesome ingredients like oats, pb, honey, cinnamon to make oats bars
  • Reserve 3/4 Cup of the prepared mixture to crumble for top layer.
  • Press the oats mixture in prepared baking pan (saving 3/4 cup for topping).
    Oats mixture layered in lined baking pan.
  • Next add and spread room temp strawberry filling over oats mixture.
    Homemade Strawberry filling over oats mixture layer.
  • Crumble remaining oats mixture and chocolate chips over strawberry filling. Press the topping lightly into the filling so it all sticks together.
    Oats mixture and choc chips crumbled over strawberry filling.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes. The topping will appear slightly brown at this point.
  • Allow to cool down before cutting. You can also stick them into refrigerator for 15-20 minutes if you want them to cool down faster!

Notes

Storage Info:
  • Bars stay fresh at room temp for 2 days and up to 5 days in refrigerator.
  • These Strawberry Bars are freezer friendly. Store them in the freezer for up tp 2 months. Thaw before enjoying.
Quick Tips:
  1. Quick Oats are ideal for this recipe. If you have old fashioned oats on hand, pulse them in blender till a coarse texture is achieved.
  2. Any other fruit butter can also be used here. Even apple sauce works well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Bar | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Sodium: 10mg | Sugar: 15g
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  1. Jacqui DeBono

    June 12, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    5 stars
    We have fresh strawberries coming out of the garden already, and I like to make lots of different things with them. These are perfect for breakfast or mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack!

    Reply
  2. Eva

    June 11, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    5 stars
    There is never such a thing as too many strawberries! I love strawberries and I get so excited when they’re in season!! I would love to recreate your recipe when my fridge is bursting with strawberries, but I’ll have to rely on applesauce as apple butter is not available here. Hope not to miss too much out on the stickiness because I love the texture I see on your pics!

    Reply
  3. Bernice Hill

    June 11, 2020 at 12:06 am

    5 stars
    What perfect looking bars! Strawberries and chocolate are a perfect flavour match. Pinning this recipe!

    Reply
  4. Marta

    June 10, 2020 at 10:47 am

    5 stars
    I’m always on the hunt for ways to feed my family and easy breakfast. This will totally replace a bowl of oatmeal for us.

    Reply
  5. Liz

    June 10, 2020 at 8:48 am

    5 stars
    I’ve been on such a strawberry kick lately, I can’t get enough! I’ll be making a batch of these oatmeal bars for easy breakfasts!

    Reply
  6. Lauren Vavala | Delicious Little Bites

    June 10, 2020 at 8:45 am

    5 stars
    Ohh I just love the layer of chocolate in these strawberry bars! The kids and I are going to devour these! Great recipe!

    Reply
  7. Sharon

    June 10, 2020 at 8:41 am

    5 stars
    I was so excited when I saw this recipe and noticed that I have everything to make it! A great summertime dessert.

    Reply
  8. Taylor Kiser

    June 10, 2020 at 8:40 am

    5 stars
    So glad I have everything I need to make these!! Yum!

    Reply
  9. Alex

    June 10, 2020 at 8:30 am

    5 stars
    These are absolutely perfect with my morning coffee! Love the strawberry flavour.

    Reply
  10. Farah Maizar

    June 10, 2020 at 8:22 am

    5 stars
    These look so vibrant and delicious! I love the flavor combination of strawberry and oats- can’t wait to try this healthier bar recipe!

    Reply
  11. Maggie Unzueta

    June 9, 2020 at 1:26 pm

    You make it look so easy. I need to try this recipe. My family would love it especially right now that strawberries are in season!

    Reply

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