today's menu

Monday, August 20, 2012

Strawberry Oat Bars

1 1/2 c rolled oats
1/2 c almond meal
1/2 tsp stevia
2 Tblsp ground flaxseed
1c gluten free flour mix
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 c coconut oil, melted
2-4 Tblsp water
2 Tblsp gf flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp stevia
2 c sliced fresh strawberries

Preheat oven to 350.  Lightly grease an 8 x 8 inch baking pan.  In a mixing bowl, place oats, almond meal, stevia, flaxseed, flour, salt, baking soda, and vanilla; toss to combine.  Use a pastry blender or two forks to work in coconut oil.  Add water 1 Tblsp at a time until the mixture resembles small peas.  Remove 1 c of oat mixture and set aside.  Press remaining mixture into prepared pan.  Bake 25 minutes or until nicely browned.  Meanwhile, place remaining 2 Tblsp flour, cinnamon and 1/4 tsp stevia in a bowl.  Stir in strawberry slices until well coated.  Spread strawberries over hot crust.  Sprinkle top evenly with reserved oat mixture and press gently.  Return to oven and bake 20 minutes more or until topping is golden brown,  Remove and cool completely on a wire rack, refrigerate for 30 minutes before cutting.

No comments:

Post a Comment