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Strawberry Fruit Bars

Easy Strawberry Fruit Bars…

Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 by Jen

Spy Berries…

A Bit of History:

Who would suspect that the delicious, beautiful strawberries featured in my Easy Strawberry Fruit Bars are steeped in cloak and dagger intrigues? Nonetheless, modern day strawberries owe their existence to a French spy. King Louis XIV sent Amédée-François Frézier to Chile in 1712, posing as a tourist, to spy on their military assets. In addition, Frézier had botanical assignments to document the local plants and animals during his trip. He also packed away some samples of a larger strawberry he encountered during his “tourist trip.” In contrast, strawberries from the Americas boasted huge sizes compared to the wild strawberries growing in Europe’s forests. European gardeners quickly cultivated the Chilean strawberry with another species from North America resembling the fruit we eat today. Eventually, the hybrid crossed the Atlantic once again and took root in the Americas.

About the Recipe: Easy Strawberry Fruit Bars

In my house, I am always searching for a healthy snack for myself and my family. I love when I can craft an easy snack recipe, in lieu of processed snacks packed with additives and high fructose corn syrup. My recipe contains whole grain oats, semolina flour, and is sweetened with honey. Apple sauce/butter and tahini provide the glue to hold it all together; replacing any oil, butter, or eggs. Despite of its complicated history, this recipe comes together in a snap. Simply, combine the dry ingredients, melt the wet ingredients, and stir. Press the oat mixture into a prepared pan, top with fresh fruit, and bake. In just 30 minutes these beautiful bars will be coming out of your oven too!

Allow the bars to completely cool before cutting. Store bars in the refrigerator or freezer. We like to warm ours up in the air-fryer or convection oven for a crispier texture.

Strawberry Fruit Bars

Easy Strawberry Fruit Bars with Whole Grains

Skip the processed bars, and make these delicious, healthy fruit bars featuring oats, fresh strawberries, and sweetened with apple butter/sauce and honey. Easy, less than 30 minute recipe!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars

Equipment

  • Baking pan approximately 9×13

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups old fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup semolina flour
  • 2/3 cup honey (substitute if vegan)
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup apple butter or un-sweetened apple sauce
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberry jam
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced (or thawed frozen strawberries)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine oats, flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a large bowl.
  • In a separate small bowl, add honey, tahini, and apple butter. Microwave for 15-30 seconds and stir to combine.
  • Pour honey mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
  • Spray a 9×13 baking pan with olive oil. Press remaining oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Spread a thin layer of jam on top of the pressed oat mixture.
  • Scatter sliced strawberries on top of jam-covered oat mixture.
  • Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Allow to cool completely before cutting. I like to cool mine in the refrigerator for a few hours before cutting.
  • Store bars in the refrigerator or freezer. For crispier bars, toast in the air-fryer or conventional oven before serving.
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Slow Food, Less Effort, 1 Ingredient at a Time

Are you striving to make a lifestyle change or looking to discover plant-focused recipes the whole family will love?

My name is Jen. I am a wife, mom, and a pharmacist. I love to cook for my family, hike, run, and read about history. I enjoy eating fresh, seasonal, locally available produce. In addition to endurance trail runs and long bike rides, I will happily set out on foraging hikes for mushrooms and truffles.

Waiting for the seasons to change, fruits to ripen, vegetables to mature, or truffles to reach their peak (7-11 years) is an endurance sport in itself.  Nonetheless, the time and effort spent is well worth crossing that finish line and enjoying a delicious, healthy meal.

I always say the slower you run, the more you enjoy the trail. Food is the same. Cooking together in the kitchen with freshly harvested fruits and vegetables is all about taking life slower and enjoying the process and experience. Plant-based, healthy food for the whole family with less effort, so you can slow down and enjoy life!

Disclaimer: This website is for sharing recipes and cooking techniques that I use in my kitchen. It is not intended as medical advice. Ingredient information is for general knowledge only. Please consult your physician for medical questions and concerns regarding your personal health.

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