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Strawberry Dark Chocolate Oat Bars

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Strawberry dark chocolate oat bars are a wholesome, kid-friendly baked good or lunchbox snack. Freeze-dried strawberries add a beautiful pop of bright red color and the flavor pairs perfectly with rich, slightly bitter dark chocolate.   

  • Author: Leanne Ray, MS, RDN
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 18 bars 1x
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 1.25 cups (100 grams) rolled oats
  • 1.25 cups (150 grams) oat flour
  • 1/4 cup (30 grams) ground flax
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil (or other neutral oil)
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened soy milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1/3 cup (100 grams) pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ounce bag freeze-dried strawberries, lightly crushed
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a square metal pan with parchment.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl (oats through salt). Whisk wet ingredients in a separate bowl (egg through vanilla). Add wet to dry and mix with a spatula until no flour streaks remain.
  3. Fold in strawberries and chocolate. Transfer batter to the pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until top is set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool in pan for about 5 minutes and then remove to a cooling rack by lifting parchment paper.
  4. Cut into 9 squares, then cut each in half to make 18 triangles. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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