Chocolate Strawberry Oat Bars (Print)

Chewy oat bars layered with sweet strawberry jam and finished with a rich chocolate dip.

# Components:

→ Oat Base

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup almond flour
03 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
05 - 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Strawberry Layer

08 - 3/4 cup strawberry preserves or jam, preferably low sugar
09 - 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, lightly crushed

→ Chocolate Topping

10 - 6 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil

# Directions:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on sides for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, combine oats, almond flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined and sticky.
03 - Press two-thirds of the oat mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan to form the base layer. Reserve the remaining third for topping.
04 - Spread strawberry preserves evenly over the oat base and sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
05 - Crumble and gently press the remaining oat mixture over the strawberry layer.
06 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy.
07 - Drizzle melted chocolate evenly over the bars or dip each individual bar after cutting.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm throughout.
09 - Lift from pan using parchment paper overhang, cut into 12 bars, and serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required — just mix, press, chill, and enjoy.
  • Wholesome ingredients — rolled oats, almond flour, and natural nut butter form a nourishing base.
  • Layers of flavor — sweet strawberry preserves and freeze-dried strawberries meet rich, glossy chocolate.
  • Easy to customize — swap nut butters, preserves, or chocolate to suit your taste or dietary needs.
  • Great for meal prep — keeps in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for longer.
  • Vegetarian-friendly — made with simple, plant-forward ingredients the whole family can enjoy.
02 -
  • Press firmly: Use the flat bottom of a measuring cup to compact the oat base evenly—this ensures bars hold together cleanly when sliced.
  • Chill fully: Don't rush the refrigeration time; a full 2 hours ensures the bars are firm enough to slice without crumbling.
  • Melt chocolate gently: Use 30-second microwave intervals and stir well between each to prevent scorching.
  • Use low-sugar preserves: A lower-sugar strawberry jam lets the natural fruit flavor shine without making the bars overly sweet.
  • Crush freeze-dried strawberries lightly: Leave some larger pieces for bursts of concentrated strawberry flavor in every bite.
  • Store smart: Keep bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 3 months.
  • Nut-free swap: Sunflower seed butter and oat flour work seamlessly as substitutes for a nut-free version.
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