Mixed Berry Oatmeal Bars
These Mixed Berry Oatmeal Bars feature a tender oat-almond base layered with a sweet-tart berry filling and topped with a buttery oat crumble. They’re perfect for breakfast on the go or an afternoon snack—make a batch and keep them stocked in the fridge!
Ingredients
Mixed Berry Filling
- 2 cups frozen berries
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Pinch sea salt
- 1½ tbsp tapioca starch
Oatmeal Crust & Crumble
- 1¾ cups rolled oats
- 1¼ cups almond flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup coconut oil solid
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment.
- Chop large berries. Simmer filling ingredients until juicy.
- Mix tapioca starch with a bit of juice, stir back into berries to thicken.
- Combine dry oat mixture in a bowl. Add wet ingredients and mix.
- Press most of mixture into pan. Spread berry filling on top.
- Crumble remaining oat mix over berries.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/mixed-berry-oatmeal-bars/
Notes
- Berry Swap: Use fresh berries in season—just reduce cooking time slightly.
- Sweetness Level: Adjust coconut sugar or maple syrup to taste depending on berry tartness.
- Gluten-Free: Ensure your oats are certified gluten-free if needed.