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Strawberry Rhubarb Chia Oat Bars
Strawberry Rhubarb Chia Oat Bars
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Recipe type: Desserts
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Vegan
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Serves: 9 bars
 
Ingredients
Strawberry Rhubarb Chia Compote
  • 2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
  • 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup to keep vegan)
  • zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 4 tablespoons chia seeds
Date Puree
  • 1 cup chopped medjool dates (about 12 dates)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Oat Bars
  • 1 cup rolled oats, gluten free optional
  • 1 cup oat flour, gluten free optional
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup melted or room temperature coconut oil
  • 1 and 1/4 cup Strawberry Rhubarb Chia Compote
Instructions
Strawberry Rhubarb Chia Compote
  1. Add all ingredients except chia seeds to a heavy pan and heat over medium heat.
  2. Bring to a roiling boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Turn off stove and sprinkle chia seeds on top. Stir to mix evenly and let sit to cool while making the rest of the bars.
Date Puree
  1. Add all ingredients to a food processor and process into a smooth paste, using a spatula to scrape down the sides while pulsing in intervals
Oat Bars
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8 pan with cooking spray or line it with greased parchment paper.
  2. Whisk oats, oat flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl to combine.
  3. Add the coconut oil and date puree and mix until completely combined.
  4. Scoop half of the oat dough into the greased pan and press into an even layer with your fingers along the bottom of the pan.
  5. Spoon the chia compote on top and spread evenly.
  6. Crumble the remaining oat dough over the top of the chia compote.
  7. Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Remove and let cool completely before slicing.
  9. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze.
Notes
Make sure the bars are completely cool before cutting.

There will be leftover chia compote that you can add to greek yogurt, oatmeal, put on top of toast, in a smoothie, etc.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 bar Calories: 294 Fat: 14.5 g Carbohydrates: 46.2 g Sugar: 27 g Fiber: 6 g Protein: 5.2 g
Recipe by 24 Carrot Life at https://24carrotlife.com/2015/06/07/strawberry-rhubarb-chia-oat-bars/