Berry Oat Bars
 
 
Makes 9 bars
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Ingredients
  • 4 cups rolled oats
  • 4 cups frozen mixed berries (any combination of blueberries, strawberries, raspberries or blackberries)
  • ½ cup sugar, divided
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unrefined coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Put 2 cups oats in a food processor and blend for approximately three minutes until they take on the consistency of flour. Combine with remaining two cups oats, ¼ cup white sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, baking powder, sea salt and cinnamon. Add melted coconut oil to mixture and stir until well combined.
  2. Measure out 2 cups of mixture and spread over the bottom of the parchment lined pan, using your fingers to press down firmly. Bake for 10 - 15 minutes until the oats just begins to brown. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, place berries and remaining ¼ cup sugar in a saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, add tablespoon cornstarch and simmer 5 minutes more until compote is thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  4. Once the oat mixture and berries are slightly cooled, spread berry compote over oats and top with remaining oat mixture. Using your hands or a spatula, press down on the oats. Bake for 40 - 45 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely (about 2 hours) before cutting into 9 squares. Store in the refrigerator and serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
Recipe by The Mostly Vegan at https://www.themostlyvegan.com/berry-oat-bars/