Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

These strawberry oatmeal bars are thick, gooey, and made with just five wholesome ingredients.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 173kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats gluten-free, if needed, 180g
1/2 cup peanut butter can sub for any nut or seed butter of choice, 125g
2 large bananas mashed, 240g
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup strawberries chopped, 40g

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, banana, peanut butter, and vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated. Fold in the strawberries and chocolate chips. The mixture should look thick and scoopable, not runny.
Transfer the batter to the lined pan and spread it out into an even layer. Top with extra chocolate chips and strawberries, and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden on the edges and a slightly soft middle.
Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes, before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

TO STORE. Strawberry bars should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

TO FREEZE. Freeze the bars in a freezer-safe container (or in individual containers for meal prep) for up to 6 months. Let the bars thaw overnight in the fridge.

TO REHEAT. While not needed, you can microwave the bars for 10-15 seconds to soften them up, but they’ll be VERY soft.

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