Gluten Free Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Food

HEALTHY STRAWBERRY OATMEAL BARS

Steps:

• Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper so that the paper overhangs two sides like handles.
• In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, ginger, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until it forms clumps and the dry ingredients are evenly moistened. Set aside 1/2 cup of the crumble mixture, then press the rest into an even layer in the bottom of the prepared pan.
• Scatter half of the strawberries over the crust. Sprinkle the cornstarch evenly over the top, then sprinkle on the lemon juice and 1/2 tablespoon of the granulated sugar. Scatter on the remaining berries, then the remaining 1/2 tablespoon sugar. Sprinkle the reserved crumbs evenly over the top. You will have some fruit showing through.
• Bake the bars for 35 to 40 minutes, until the fruit is bubbly and the crumb topping smells toasty and looks golden. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool completely (you can speed this process along in the refrigerator).
• While the bars cool, prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, briskly whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Feel free to add more milk if a thinner consistency is desired. Using the parchment-paper handles, lift the bars from the pan. Drizzle with glaze, slice, and serve.

SIMPLE GLUTEN FREE STRAWBERRY OATMEAL BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350º F.
• Spray a 7x7 pan with coconut oil.
• In a large bowl, add all dry ingredients. Mix well.
• Add the melted butter and mix. Press 1/2 of the mixed crust to the bottom of the pan.
• Add a layer of fresh strawberries.
• Top with remaining crust and bake for 25-30 minutes.

STRAWBERRY OATMEAL BREAKFAST BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 9x12-inch baking dish.
• Remove the green tops from strawberries using the tip of small, sharp knife or strawberry huller. Place the berries cut-side down on a work surface and cut in half. Slice each half lengthwise 3 to 5 times before turning and cutting across in a nice, uniform dice.
• Combine diced strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl and stir until thoroughly combined and the cornstarch disappears. Set aside until needed.
• Combine oats, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, salt, and ginger in a mixing bowl. Pour in melted butter and stir thoroughly until dry ingredients are evenly coated.
• Transfer 60% of the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread out into an even layer. Press the mixture down with the back of a spoon or spatula to compress slightly.
• Place strawberries over the top using a slotted spoon. Do not press down. Reserve any accumulated juices in the bowl. Top with remaining oatmeal mixture and press down lightly with the back of a spoon or spatula. Drizzle reserved juices on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Press the top down with a spatula to compress slightly. Let cool completely, about 1 hour. Cut into bars and serve.

STRAWBERRY OATMEAL BARS

Steps:

• Make the Crust & Topping:1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line an 8" x 8" baking dish with parchment paper. 2. Add all of the ingredients for the crust and topping to a large bowl and stir well until everything is combined. The dough should be somewhat crumbly and not over oily. 3. Measure out ½ cup of the mixture and set it aside to reserve as the crumble topping. Transfer the remaining crust mixture to the parchment-lined prepared pan and press it into an even layer. 4. Use a fork to poke several holes into the crust. 5. Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it is just slightly golden brown. Make the Strawberry Filling:1. While the crust is baking, prepare the strawberry mixture. To do so, transfer the strawberries and granulated sugar (or pure maple syrup) to a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover the pan and heat it on the stove top over medium heat. 2. Allow the mixture to come to a full boil and cook until the strawberries are very soft and much liquid is seeping out, about 8 to 10 minutes. Mash the strawberries using a spoon or fork until they reach your desired texture. Stir in the gluten-free all-purpose flour (or tapioca flour or corn starch) and continue cooking without the lid until the strawberry filling is nice and thick, about another 2 to 3 minutes. Make the Bars:1. Once the crust is out of the oven, pour the strawberry filling mixture over it and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture on top. 2. Bake for 22 to 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden-brown. 3. Remove the strawberry oatmeal bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely before slicing and serving. 4. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries for an even more decadent dessert.