northgate, oakland
Mar 30, 2020
A Fun, Quick & Healthy Snack!
If you are feeling too guilty to cheat on your diet and your taste buds are craving a sweet treat, we have the perfect solution for you!
This tasty delightful treat has the whole package - it's healthy, fun to make and delicious. Whether you need a snack to go with your morning coffee or a sweet treat after dinner, these strawberry oatmeal bars will satisfy you.
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees and place a piece of parchment paper into a 8x8 baking pan – Make sure the paper covers the outside of the pan for easier removal
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Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, ginger & salt in a bowl. Pour the melted butter into the bowl and mix until it becomes clumpy. Set ½ of the mixture aside and press the remaining into the baking pan
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Distribute the strawberries into two even piles. Take one pile and sprinkle them across the pan. You will then lightly cover the layers in cornstarch, lemon juice and ½ tablespoon of sugar
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Sprinkle the remaining strawberries and oat mixture into the pan
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Bake for 35-40 min or until golden
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Let the bars cool – To speed this process up, you can place them in the fridge
Preparing the glaze:
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Mix together the sugar, vanilla and milk in a bowl until it creates a liquid consistency
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Pull the bars out of the baking pan and cut them into smaller pieces
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Pour the glaze over the bars and ENJOY!