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The same oat mixture is used twice here - pressed into the pan as a base, then crumbled loosely on top - so there's no need to mix a separate crumb topping. Cooking the raspberries down briefly with a touch of cornstarch thickens the filling just enough to hold its shape between the layers when sliced, without any need for eggs or dairy.
Per serving
220kcal
Calories
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
35 min
Servings
12 people
Difficulty
easy
3g
Protein
34g
Carbs
9g
Fat
3g
Fiber
17g
Sugar
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Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally and mashing the berries slightly, until thickened. Remove from the heat and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Add the melted coconut oil and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture becomes crumbly and holds together when pressed.
Press about two-thirds of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Spread the cooled raspberry filling evenly over the oat base.
Crumble the remaining oat mixture loosely over the raspberry layer.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden.
Let cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment overhang and slicing into bars.
Let the Raspberry Filling Cool Before Assembling: Spreading hot filling over the oat base can melt the coconut oil and cause the layers to blend together rather than staying distinct - a full cool-down keeps clean layers. Press the Base Firmly: A well-packed bottom layer is what holds the bars together once sliced - a loosely pressed base tends to crumble apart. Don't Skip the Cornstarch: It's what thickens the raspberry filling enough to hold its shape between the oat layers rather than making the bars soggy.
Yes, blueberries, blackberries, or strawberries all work well using the same cooking method and quantities.
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