Strawberry Oat Bars

Name: Strawberry Oat Bars
Ingredients: 1-13 cup Earth Balance (vegan Butter); 1 cup Coconut Sugar; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 6 Tablespoons Crushed Walnuts; 1- 1/2 cup Oats; 1- 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour; 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract; 10 ounces, weight Natural Strawberry Jam, More If Needed

9 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1-13 cup Earth Balance (vegan Butter)
1 cup Coconut Sugar
1- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
6 Tablespoons Crushed Walnuts
1- 1/2 cup Oats
1- 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
10 ounces, weight Natural Strawberry Jam, More If Needed

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2

Set aside.
3

Mix together the first 4 ingredients in a mixing bowl.
4

Add the crushed walnuts, oats and flour and mix until combined.
5

The mixture should be soft and pliable but not sticky.
6

In a small bowl, combine the jam with the vanilla.
7

Scoop out about half of the dough mixture and press it into the bottom of the baking dish.
8

Spread the jam mixture over the dough.
9

Gently sprinkle the remaining dough over the jam and slightly press to flatten just a little bit.
10

Bake in the oven for 18-26 minutes or until the top has become a golden color and the jam is bubbling slightly.
11

Remove dish from oven and set it on a rack.
12

Let it cool before cutting.
13

Recipe inspired by The Pioneer Woman.