Strawberry Chia Oatmeal Bars

Thu, 26 March 2026

Strawberry Chia Oatmeal Bars

Vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free

Ingredients

• 10 g ground flax seeds
• 40 mls water
• 400 g fresh or 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

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.

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.

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.

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.