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Healthy Berry Streusel Bars Recipe

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These Healthy Berry Streusel Bars combine a wholesome oat crust with a sweet and tangy mixed berry filling, topped with crunchy almonds for a delicious and nutritious treat. Perfect as a snack or dessert, these bars are made with natural sweeteners and wholesome ingredients, ideal for a health-conscious lifestyle.

Ingredients

Scale

Berry Filling:

  • 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons (12g) cornstarch
  • 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons (23ml) water
  • 2 cups (about 300g) fresh or frozen mixed berries (do not thaw)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon (11g) coconut sugar, brown sugar, or granulated sugar

Crust + Streusel:

  • 2 and 1/2 cups (213g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats or quick oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup (255g) almond butter
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup (56g) coconut oil, melted (or melted butter)
  • For topping: 1/2 cup (64g) sliced or chopped almonds
  • 1 extra Tablespoon oats

Instructions

  1. Prepare Berry Filling: Whisk cornstarch and water until cornstarch dissolves. Combine stalk mixture, berries, maple syrup, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly with a rubber spatula, smashing some berries to release juices. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and cool completely, refrigerating if needed for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.
  3. Make Crust and Streusel: Pulse the oats in a food processor or blender to slightly break them up (10 pulses for rolled oats, 5-6 for quick oats). Transfer to a bowl and stir in cinnamon, salt, almond butter, maple syrup, applesauce, and melted coconut oil to form a thick, wet mixture.
  4. Assemble Base: Press about three-quarters of the crust mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan using a spatula or spoon, compacting tightly to hold shape.
  5. Add Berry Filling: Spread the cooled berry filling evenly over the crust layer.
  6. Prepare Topping and Bake: Mix sliced almonds into the remaining crust mixture, sprinkle this evenly over the berry filling, then sprinkle 1 tablespoon oats on top to absorb moisture. Bake for 27-31 minutes until topping is lightly browned.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and cool on a rack completely, about 1 hour at room temperature. For faster cooling, refrigerate after initial cooling. Use parchment paper overhang to lift bars out and cut into 12 squares.
  8. Store: Cover and refrigerate leftover bars for up to one week to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Use frozen berries without thawing to prevent excess moisture in the filling.
  • Make the berry filling ahead of time to allow it to cool completely, which helps the filling thicken properly.
  • Press the crust firmly to help the bars hold together when cut.
  • The extra oats on top help absorb moisture and keep the bars from becoming soggy.
  • The bars keep well refrigerated for up to a week.

Keywords: Healthy Berry Bars, Streusel Bars, Oat Bars, Berry Dessert, Healthy Snack, Almond Butter Bars, Baked Berry Bars, Clean Eating Dessert

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