Strawberry Quinoa Oatmeal Bars
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
These moist and perfectly sweet Strawberry Quinoa Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and healthy afternoon treat or breakfast! Vegan and gluten free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup spelt or whole wheat flour
- ¾ cup cooked quinoa (or sub more oats)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F. Grease an 8x8in baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine oats, spelt flour, quinoa, coconut, sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Add maple syrup, applesauce, coconut oil, and vanilla. Stir until combined.
- Set aside ½ cup of the oat mixture and then press the rest into the prepared pan. Top with strawberry jam, spreading evenly with a spoon or spatula. Sprinkle the rest of the oat mixture on top.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into 12-16 bars. Store in the refrigerator.
Meri Schroeder says
I'd like to see about making these, but the recipe is nowhere to be found. I hit the "jump to recipe" button - and nothing happens:(. Help! Thanks...
Alexis says
Fixed!!
Diane says
Would these work if I left out the coconut oil? Thanks
Alexis says
Nope, you’ll need the coconut oil!
Hannah says
Stumbled across your blueberry oatmeal bar last week and fell completely in love, so when I saw a strawberry version and had strawberries in the fridge, I knew I had to try! I took some inspo from the blueberry recipe, and made the jam myself using chia seeds, and subbed oat flour for spelt, and I'm happy to report they were equally as amazing! Loved the extra protein from the quinoa in these bad boys. For both, I didn't have applesauce on hand, so I eliminated the sugar, and subbed in mashed banana! So. Good. Now anxiously awaiting a homemade apple butter delivery so I can try those next week!!
Thank you for these amazing recipes!
Heidi says
I am new to cooking with different flours... I am not gluten free but try to lighten the amount of gluten in my diet. I have Buckwheat, almond, and tapioca flour in my pantry. Would any of these work in place of wheat or spelt flour?
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Alexis says
Hmmmm I'm honestly not sure. I would try almond. I'm actually making an apple version as we speak for Thursday's post and I used gluten-free oat flour!
Shara says
I was a little underwhelmed by these only because i made them as a dessert but they are more of a breakfast or snack bar. Even so, I did not love these...I wonder if i should leave out the flour next time??
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RachelHR says
Thanks for this. I've off yeast for a trial migraine diet, and I'm struggling to find breakfast foods that look tasty beyond oatmeal. I'm wondering whether freezing these bars works out. Have you tried freezing them?
Alexis says
You're welcome! I haven't tried freezing them, but I'm sure that would be fine 🙂
Kelly S says
WOW! I made these last night and they are delicious. I used raspberry jam and fresh raspberries since I was in a raspberry kinda mood. This was my first attempt to put quinoa in anything and I'm glad it turned out so well. Thank you!!
Alexis says
Mmmm raspberry jam sounds so amazing in these! Love it!
Timaree says
These sound really good. I keep looking for recipes to treat my son with. He's a vegan whereas I am not but he's my boy (even if he is 41) and I like to make him happy. I know you were joking about not telling anyone about the quinoa and I wouldn't, except that quinoa gives my daughter stomachaches so I'd have to warn her and let her decide if it was worth trying. My granddaughter is close to being a vegan. If she can move past butter and cheese she will be there so I think these cookie bars might make my holiday baking list. Then two people will be really happy!
Alexis says
What a bummer that the quinoa doesn't agree with your daughter :/ Hope you love these!
Anita says
Hello Alexis!
I love strawberries and oats and these strawberry quinoa oatmeal bars looks amazing! A must try!
Alexis says
Hi Anita! So glad you like the looks of the bars! Enjoy 🙂
Brittany says
Ummm yeah, I'm drooling. These look incredible!
Alexis says
Thanks doll!
Mason says
Great recipe! On a totally random, typography-nerd note, what type face did you use on the title image?
Alexis says
It's called dolce vita!
Cassie says
UMMM I love these. Can you make me a batch? I'll be right over... in three hours haha.
Alexis says
YESSSIRRREEEE!!!
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
I just read this post again and died once more at the bonded over "oats and kale and tinder and judaism". You are the chickpea to my (gluten-free) cracker. This post was EVERYTHING.
Alexis says
I'm beyond thrilled that you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it 🙂 Love you to the moooooon. And back.
Alex Caspero MA,RD (@delishknowledge) says
Quinoa for the win! Seriously, is there anything that little seed can't do? These look amazing! Can't wait to try them- pinned!
Alexis says
Agreed! It's one MAJORLY powerful little seed!
Jordan @ The Balanced Blonde says
Um, YUM!! These look way too delicious for words & the photography is sooo on point. Gorgeous, gorgeous. And yay for Davida's birthday!! And LOL at kale & Tinder & Judaism and all the healthy things. 😉 hehe love it xoxox
Alexis says
Heheh glad you appreciated it darling!!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
That was so sweet of you guys to do for Davida! These bars look like the perfect birthday treat too. I wish I had one for my face right now!
Alexis says
You NEED them! They'd be a great follow-up dessert to your gorg stuffed peppers 🙂
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
these are drool worthy friend!!!
Alexis says
Thanks my dear!
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
Happy Birthday to Davida and Alexis - your strawberry quinoa oatmeal bars (if not cut into bars) could be a delicious and GF strawberry quinoa oatmeal cake for Davida!
Alexis says
OMG what a grand idea!!! Wheels are turning 🙂
Christine @ Gotta Eat Green says
Oh boy.. these look so tasty! And super easy to make too?! Double awesome.
Alexis says
Right on!! They're SO easy.
Paula @ Paula's Plate says
I found your recipe on healthy aperture. It looks delicious! I love your use of quinoa and maple syrup. I can't wait to give it a try 🙂 Thanks for the great idea!
Alexis says
You're very welcome! So glad you found me 🙂 Enjoy!
Handmade by Lorna says
I have just last week bought some quinoa and two weeks ago made some strawberry jam so this looks like the perfect recipe for me to try. Thanks for the recipe.
Alexis says
So perfect! Enjoy, Lorna!
Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says
Yes please to these bars!! I am super happy that you have introduced me to spelt flour and I need to try these bars (sorry Davida, gluten all the way). I like how you wiggled your way into a plug for her e-cookbook 🙂
Alexis says
Right?! It worked out so perfectly! But yes, I love spelt!
Ang @ Nutty for Life says
davs has a heart of gold and a stomach not filled with gluten.
she's a fab friend and role model, no doubt! glad to call her a friend of mine as well.
and i'm totally lovin' this bar recipe!
Alexis says
Glad you love it lady!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
These sound deeeelicious! I love when people use quinoa in a nontraditional way!
Alexis says
Quinoa is lot hot sauce...I put that shiz in everything.
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
THANK YOU LOVE BUG!!!! You know the girl crush is OH SO MUTUAL. Like fo real. I knew from the second I read your blog that you were gonna be HUGE. You don't need me, I just want to be a part of the process of watching you grow into the incredible blogger/person/entrepreneur/stunner/halfofasuperhotcouple that you are! LOVE YOU LONG TIME. thankkkkkk you <3
Alexis says
OMG. Loled at the halfofasuperhotcouple BIG time. LOVE YOUUUUUUUU birthday beauty!!!!!
Bill says
I just farted.
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Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
I am totally adding these to my healthy snack rotation for the kiddos! I think it'll be hard for me not to eat them all myself though!
Alexis says
Let's just say that I said 16 servings but it was more like 9....
Dietitian Jess says
These sound fantastic and I'm loving all the whole grains! I love Davida's blog also so I can understand your love 🙂
Alexis says
They're the bestest!! Like Davida 🙂
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
So I literally kind of had a mini panic attack when I couldn't see the comments and refreshed my page about a million times in the process 😛 But I -had- to tell you how freaking amazing these look! I just want to faceplant into the pan. And I spy Crofter's in the back! 😀 Best.jam.everrrr. Pinned, pinned, pinned <3
Alexis says
You are a LIFE SAVER. No comments?!?! Is the world ending?! Love you the mostest!!!