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For most of us, we like to keep things simple. Few ingredients, no time, easy to prepare, etc. Well these Berry Oatmeal Bars are absolutely the simplest thing you will make in 2018, promise 😉

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I went with a berry theme because well, who doesn’t love berries? Also, they’re gorgeous. Not only that but I knew they’d be delicious! With such few ingredients they were a dream to prepare, and yes... absolutely healthy!

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The main ingredient here is oats, so they are PACKED full of fibre, protein, good carbohydrates that will keep you full for extended periods of time, and a healthy amount of fats, paired with the flax seeds... I just can’t speak any higher of these babies!

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This recipe is:

• Gluten Free

• Oil Free

• Under 10 ingredients

• Simple & Easy

• Extremely Scrumptious 😋

So let me share it with you!

If you decide to re-create this recipe & take a photo please tag me on Instagram @Platedbykay + #platedbykay!

Gluten Free Berry Oatmeal Bars (Oil free & Healthy!)

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups rolled oats

1 1/2 cups oat flour

2 tbsp maple syrup

3 bananas mashed

2 tsp flax meal

pinch of salt

berries of choice!

Instructions:

Mix flax meal into the berries well and set aside

Mash bananas in a separate bowl, and mix in maple syrup

Add oats, oat flour & salt to the mashed banana mixture and combine well until sticky

Line a baking tray of choice with parchment paper or silicone mat & layer on the mixture, saving 1/2 cup for topping

Add berry & flax meal mixture

Add any other toppings such as nuts, coconut, or more seeds (optional)

Add the remaining dough mixture as crumbled toppings

Place in oven at 350F for 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Let cool before cutting

ENJOY!

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Don’t forget to check out some of my other delicious plant-based recipes below!

1. Raw Vegan Caramel Pecan Brownies

2. Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

3. Yogurt Parfait w/Raspberry Sauce & Homemade Granola

4. Vegan Tofu Scramble w/Avocado

5. No-Bake Chocolate Pie (Vegan)