Cherry Pie Oatmeal Bars (Made with Frozen Cherries)

Cherry pie oatmeal bars cut into squares on a cooling rack

Cherry Pie Oatmeal Bars (Made with Frozen Cherries)

For a great, on the go snack, Healthy Cherry Pie Oatmeal Bars are a wonderful option. They're made with rolled oats, maple syrup, and cherries, so you KNOW they're good!

Course dairy-free, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Healthy Cherry Pie Oatmeal Bars

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Servings bars

Calories 279kcal

Author Erin Antoniak

Ingredients

1.5 cups rolled oats
1 cup white whole wheat flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
⅓ cup maple syrup
½ cup melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
10 oz bag frozen cherries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoon maple syrup
2 teaspoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F and line an 8x8 with parchment paper or nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, mix together oats (1.5 cups), flour (1 cup), salt (¼ tsp) and cinnamon (½ tsp).
In a large bowl, whisk together egg (1), maple syrup (⅓ cup), coconut oil (½ cup), and vanilla (1 tsp).
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until dough forms.
Save ¾ cup of the dough off to the side and press the remaining dough into the bottom of 8x8 pan. Set aside.
In a saucepan, heat cherries (10 oz), lemon juice (1 tbsp), and maple syrup (3 tbsp). Once cherries start to release liquid press them down with a potato masher or fork to break them up.
Add in arrowroot powder (2 tsp) and whisk. The arrowroot will help to thicken the cherries.
Let simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring often. The mixture should thicken up after simmering on the heat for a little.
Pour cherry mixture over crust dough. Sprinkle the remaining ¾ cup dough on top.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until top is golden brown.

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