Strawberry Chia Oatmeal Bars

Sat, 13 January 2024

INGREDIENTS:
10 g ground flax seeds
40 mls water
400 g frozen strawberries
20 g chia seeds
Zest from one orange
60 mls maple syrup
90 g rolled oats
50 g almond flour
100 g ground quinoa (or oat flour)
¼ teaspoon salt (less than 1 g)
50 g melted coconut oil
80 mls maple syrup again

METHOD:
1). Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius. Combine the ground flax and water in a small
bowl, stir, and set aside. This mixture acts like an egg, will give us the added moisture to hold
the crust together.
2). Put the frozen strawberries in a medium pot and turn on the heat to medium. Stir the mixture
frequently and after about 5 minutes start to mash the strawberries with a potato masher or
wooden mallet. Once mashed, remove from heat and add the chia seeds, orange zest, and 3
tablespoons maple syrup. Stir well and set aside.
3). In a large bowl combine the oats, both types of flour, and salt. Then add the remaining maple
syrup and the coconut oil. Lay the mixture out on a cutting board and form it into a log. Cut it in
half and reserve one half for the topping. Put half back into the bowl and add the flax mixture.
Combine well, then spread the mixture into an 8-inch x 8-inch baking dish that has been lined
with parchment. Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
4). Now spread the strawberry chia mixture over the top into a thick layer. Top with the reserved
oat topping. Bake for 20 more minutes or until the oats are golden brown. Let cool for one hour,
slice, and serve.