Description
Healthy Berry Streusel Bars are a delicious and wholesome treat made with juicy berries, oats, and a nutty crumble topping. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these bars are naturally sweetened and full of fiber and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons water
- 2 cups fresh or frozen mixed berries
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (for filling)
- 1 Tablespoon coconut sugar, brown sugar, or granulated sugar
- 2 and 1/2 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats or quick oats
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (for crust)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (or melted butter)
- 1/2 cup sliced or chopped almonds
- 1 extra Tablespoon oats (for topping)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the berry mixture: berries, maple syrup, sugar, and cornstarch mixture. Simmer for 2 minutes, smashing some berries. Let it cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Pulse 2 1/2 cups of oats in a food processor to make oat flour. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add cinnamon, almond butter, maple syrup, applesauce, and melted coconut oil. Mix until combined.
- Press most of the oat mixture evenly into the prepared pan to form the base.
- Spread cooled berry filling over the crust layer.
- Mix chopped almonds and remaining crumb mixture with 1 Tablespoon of oats for the topping. Sprinkle over the filling.
- Bake for 27–31 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Let the berry filling cool fully before assembling the bars.
- Do not overcook the berry mixture to avoid a gummy texture.
- Press the base mixture gently for a lighter texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Freeze for up to 3 months, separated by parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Healthy Berry Streusel Bars, berry bars, oat bars, vegan snacks, healthy desserts, fruit streusel bars