Strawberry Cashew Oat Bars
Delicious homemade bars that combine the flavors of strawberry and cashew for a chewy, dessert-like snack that's surprisingly healthy.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raw cashews can use off-brand
- 0.5 cup creamy cashew butter can substitute almond or peanut butter
- 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
- 0.25 cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 3–4 dates)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
Topping
- 0.25 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Additional freeze-dried strawberries for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend the rolled oats and raw cashews until finely ground.
- Add the cashew butter, maple syrup, Medjool dates, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor and blend until well combined.
- Stir in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Topping and Baking
- In a small saucepan, melt the white chocolate chips and coconut oil over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted mixture over the oat layer and spread it evenly.
- Top with additional freeze-dried strawberries.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
These bars keep well in an airtight container for about 5 days in the fridge and can be frozen for up to a month. For best results, let them cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.