Raspberry Oat Bars
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 ripe banana
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2.5 tbsp coconut sugar
- dash salt
- 10 oz raspberry fruit spread
- optional: extra coconut or raw sugar and a few drops of oil*
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Grind 1 1/2 cups of the rolled oats into a flour using a coffee grinder (or just substitute regular flour here)
Add rolled oats, ground oats, baking powder, coconut sugar and salt in one bowl and mix well
In a separate bowl, squish the 1/2 banana with a fork until there are no chunks, and stir together with the maple syrup
And vanilla extract
Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until everything is combined well
Add mixture (but set aside 1/2 cup for topping) to a oiled or non-stick 8x8 baking dish and squish down evenly
Add fruit spread in an even layer, then crumble on remaining oat mixture
If you want the top layer to be a bit crunchier and more flavorful, brush on a bit of oil and coconut sugar or raw sugar
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top begins to brown and the fruit spread is all bubble
Allow to cool completely before cutting into, and enjoy!
