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Strawberry Oatmeal Bars with No Sugar – Close-up of a strawberry oat square topped with a vibrant red slice of fresh strawberry.
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Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

These healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are perfect for on-the-go breakfasts and snacks. They are delicious, naturally sweet and so satisfying that you won't guess this easy recipe has no sugar and no eggs.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Gluten-free, High Protein, Low calorie, Vegan
Keyword: banana, Greek yogurt, oats, strawberries
Servings: 6 bars

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas 8 oz (225 g) in total
  • ¼ cup (60 g) Greek yogurt or nondairy yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1 ½ cups (150 g) rolled oats
  • ½ cup (50 g) oat flour replace with almond flour or protein powder
  • 1 cup (150 g) strawberries fresh and diced
  • 2 to 4 tbsp maple syrup optional for sweeter bars

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F (180°C) and fold a 7 x 7 inch (15 x15 cm) brownie pan with parchment paper.
  • Wash the strawberries and remove the top. With the help of a knife, dice them into small pieces.
  • In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Add Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. For sweetener bars, add 2 to 4 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey to taste. Stir until smooth.
    Mashed ripe bananas mixed with Greek yogurt and vanilla extract, before adding oats and strawberries.
  • Add rolled oats and oat flour to the wet mixture, then stir until combined. If the batter is too thick, add a splash of milk or more yogurt.
    Adding rolled oats and oat flour or protein powder to the wet mixture, before mixing and adding strawberries for bars.
  • Fold the diced strawberries into the dough until fully incorporated.
  • Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Top with sliced strawberries, if desired.
  • Bake in hot oven for 17 to 20 minutes, or until they have set in the center. Let cool to temperature, then slice into bars.

Notes

Ingredient notes

  • Sweetener: Ripe bananas add plenty of natural sweetness. For sweeter strawberry oat squares, add a couple tablespoons of maple syrup or honey - taste the dough and adjust with sweetener if it is necessary.
  • Vegan: Replace Greek yogurt with your favorite nondairy yogurt, I recommend Greek style soy yogurt.
  • Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free rolled oats and oat flour.
  • Protein powder: For high protein strawberry bars, replace oat flour with half a cup of protein powder. I recommend vanilla flavor protein powder.

Storage notes

  • To store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • To freeze: Place in zipper bags and freeze for up to 4 months.
  • To reheat: Remove the bars from the freezer, then warm up in hot oven or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 175.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 0.5mg | Sodium: 6.3mg | Potassium: 308.3mg | Fiber: 4.8g | Sugar: 6.5g | Vitamin A: 27.4IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 34.4mg | Iron: 1.6mg