These Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are a delightful blend of sweet and chewy, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Scale

1 1/2 cups quick oats or rolled oats (150g)

2/3 cup flour (spelt

white

or oat) (80g)

1/2 cup sugar or xylitol (100g)

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup oil or butter (100g)

2 1/2 cups diced strawberries (300g)

1 1/2 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot (7g)

1 tbsp pure maple syrup or sweetener of choice (15g)

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
In a bowl, mix the oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
Add the oil or melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, toss the diced strawberries with cornstarch and maple syrup.
Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Spread the strawberry mixture over the oat base, then crumble the remaining oat mixture on top.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

For an extra touch, try adding nuts or a drizzle of honey on top before baking.

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