3 Ingredient Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
These easy strawberry oatmeal bars are soft and chewy. They are only 3 ingredients and store well.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (107 g) chopped strawberries, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
- 3/4 cup (188 g) applesauce, sweetened or unsweetened
- 2 cups (172 g) rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8 inch by 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add chopped strawberries and applesauce to a large mixing bowl. Use a whisk to mash the strawberries into the applesauce. The strawberries do not need to be fully mashed, but just mashed enough so that some of their juices are released and mixed in with the applesauce. Mash until the mixture is uniform in color and is a light shade of pink.
- Add in oats. Stir until the oats are evenly mixed and fully coated.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to evenly spread it across the pan and smooth the surface.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the oats on the surface are golden brown. The surface of the bars should look dry and cooked. Let bars cool fully before removing them from the pan and cutting and serving. Store uneaten bars in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- I used sweetened applesauce. You can also use unsweetened but the bars will have very little sweetness with unsweetened applesauce. Even with sweetened applesauce, these bars are only lightly sweetened. If you prefer sweeter, you can add 1-2 tbsp of honey into the batter. You can taste the batter before baking to determine if you need to add additional sweetener.
- You can also add mix-ins like dried fruit or chocolate chips for texture, flavor and sweetness.
- Chop the strawberries to approximate 1/2 inch cubes (a little smaller is also fine) before measuring 3/4 cup.
Serving: 1bar, Calories: 67kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.2g, Sodium: 0.1mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, NET CARBS: 11
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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