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strawberry bars

strawberry bars

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Description

Buttery Jammy Strawberry Bars! Oh, my goodness, so delicious!  Fresh strawberries and jam sandwiched between a layer of buttery biscuit base and cinnamon scented oat-y and seedy-y crumble topping.  These bars are quick to prepare (no mixer required), wholesome, packed with healthier ingredients and truly the BEST strawberry bars EVER! 

Ingredients

Scale

Biscuit base:

  • 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) plain wholemeal flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (135 grams) rolled (traditional) oats
  • 1/2 cup (75 grams) brown sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  • 125 grams butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or extract)

Strawberry Layer:

  • 2 cups (300 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons tapioca flour (or corn flour)
  • 2/3 cup (170 ml) store-bought strawberry jam

Crumble layer:

  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon flax seeds (linseeds)
  • 1 tablespoon (white or black) chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F) and line a square 20 cm x 20 cm tin with baking paper.  Set aside.

To make the biscuit base:

  1. Place the flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon and salt into a large bowl and mix to combine.
  2. Add the butter, egg, honey and vanilla and stir thoroughly to combine.
  3. Set aside 1 cup of the mixture (for the crumble topping).
  4. Press the remaining mixture into an even layer in the bottom of the prepared tin. Set aside in the fridge.

To make the strawberry layer:

  1. Place the strawberries, sugar and tapioca into a large bowl and gently mix to combine.
  2. Retrieve the base from the fridge.
  3. Cover the base with an even layer of strawberry jam, top with prepared strawberries.

To make the crumble topping:

  1. To the reserved crumble, add the poppy seeds, flax seeds and chia seeds and mix thoroughly to combine.
  2. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the strawberry layer.
  3. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the jam is bubbling and the crumble topping is a deep golden brown. 
  4. Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into 9-12 bars.  Enjoy x

Notes

Bars are best kept in an air tight container in the fridge.  Will keep for 3-4 days.

Bars are freezer friendly.  Store in an airtight snap lock bag.  Will keep for 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://mylovelylittlelunchbox.com/2019/11/25/strawberry-bars/