Healthy Strawberry Oat Bars (Gluten-Free )
These Healthy Strawberry Oat Bars are soft, fruity, and gluten-free! Made with oats, almond flour, coconut, and chia seeds, they're naturally sweetened and perfect for a wholesome snack or breakfast. They're also easy to make, kid-friendly, and meal prep-ready!
Servings 12
Equipment
- 8x8-inch pan
Ingredients
For the Crust & Crumble
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free rolled oats
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup plant based unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon optional
Strawberry Chia Filling
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries chopped
- 1 –2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey adjust to sweetness
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Make the Strawberry Chia Jam
- In a small saucepan, heat strawberries over medium heat for 5–8 minutes, stirring and mashing until soft and bubbly.
- Stir in chia seeds, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat and let cool — it will continue to thicken as it rests.
Make the Oat Base & Crumble
- Combine oats, almond flour, shredded coconut, salt, and vanilla in a large bowl.
- Stir in melted butter and maple syrup until the mixture holds together.
- Press 2/3 of the mixture into the lined pan to form the crust.
- Spread the strawberry chia jam evenly on top.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the jam and gently press down.
Bake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden and set. Cool completely before slicing into bars.