Healthy Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
500g/17.5oz cashew or almond butter
190g/6.5oz gluten free oats
1 egg
300g/10.5oz strawberries
1 tbsp. maple syrup
1 tbsp. chia seeds
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
175g/6oz honey (or maple syrup)
Optional toppings: pumpkin seeds, chopped walnuts, desiccated coconut, sesame seeds
Preparation
1
Preheat the oven to 170C/340F.
2
Mix together the gluten free oats, cashew (or almond) butter, cinnamon and honey (maple syrup) until fully combined. Beat the egg in a separate bowl, then add to the oat mixture and mix again until fully combined.
3
Chop and de-stem the strawberries. Add to a blender with the 1 tbsp. of maple syrup and chia seeds, then blend until smooth.
4
Line a baking tray with parchment paper then add 3/4 of the oat mixture to the bottom of the tray, spread evenly.
5
Add the pureed strawberry and chia mixture on top, then add the rest of the oat mixture along with your choice of toppings.
6
Bake for 30-40 minutes (until the top starts to brown).
7
Enjoy! :)
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About
These delicious oatmeal bars are full of nutrition, easy to make and a taste sensation. They make the perfect gluten free and sugar free breakfast or snack. You could also serve them as a tasty dessert with a portion of our healthy custard http://www.mynutricounter.com/recipe-vanilla-custard/ too.
Added:
Friday, September 22, 2017 - 2:55pm
