Berry Almond Oat Crumble Bars

Jammy berries between a wholesome oat and almond crumble

Yield: 12 bars | Time: 20 minutes active • 55 minutes total | Estimated energy: About 200 calories per bar

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups rolled oats or certified gluten free oats

• 1 cup almond flour

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

• 1/3 cup maple syrup

• 1/3 cup avocado oil or mild extra virgin olive oil

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen

• 2 tablespoons chia seeds

• 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

METHOD

1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment.

2. Stir oats, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt together. Add maple syrup, oil, and vanilla. Press two-thirds of the mixture firmly into the pan.

3. Toss berries with chia, arrowroot, and lemon juice. Spread over the crust.

4. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the berries and add sliced almonds.

5. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until the fruit bubbles and the top is golden. Cool completely before cutting.

FEATURED INGREDIENT BENEFITS

Berries contribute fiber, vitamin C, and colorful plant compounds. Oats provide soluble fiber, while almonds add vitamin E and unsaturated fat.

COACH WINONA’S KITCHEN NOTE

Cooling is what turns a fruit crumble into a bar. If you cut while warm, enjoy it with a fork; if you want clean squares, give the filling time to set.

WISE CHOICES FOR YOUR BODY

A nourishing recipe may still need adjustment for your health plan. Consider allergies, gluten tolerance, blood-sugar needs, kidney concerns, sodium goals, digestive comfort, medications, and the guidance of your qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian. Ingredient substitutions can change both nutrition and estimated calories.

FROM THE PLANT STRONG TABLE

This recipe appears in The Plant Strong Table, Volume 2, from IndigoKoi Wellness, LLC. Continue the table with “Apple Cardamom Spelt Galette.”

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berry oat crumble bars, plant based berry dessert, almond flour oat bars

Estimated calories are based on standard ingredient averages and the stated yield. This recipe offers general culinary education and is not individualized medical or nutrition care.