Raspberry Almond Oat Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Raspberry Almond Oat Bars are a delicious and healthy dessert option, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, almonds, and fresh raspberries, they provide a nutritious treat that is easy to prepare.

This recipe is ideal for those looking for a healthy desserts recipe that combines flavor and nutrition. The bars are chewy, fruity, and can be enjoyed as a snack or a light dessert.

Nutritious Raspberry Almond Oat Bars

These oat bars feature a base of oats and almond flour, topped with a layer of sweet raspberries. They are baked until golden and can be cut into squares for easy serving. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 bars.

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup unsalted almond butter
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sliced almonds for topping (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the honey (or maple syrup), almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Gently fold in the raspberries.
Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Top with sliced almonds if desired.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then lift them out using the parchment paper and cut into squares.