Strawberry Crumble Bars
These buttery crumble bars are bursting with flavor. They come together quickly and showcase the seasons’ prime produce.
Strawberry Crumble Bars
Yield: 16
These bars are an excellent way to showcase the sweet Summer produce. Swap in blueberries or peaches to mix it up.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ cups Almond flour, packed
- 1 cup Flour
- ¾ cup Oats, old fashion
- ½ cup Flaxseeds, ground
- 1/2 cup Butter, unsalted, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon, ground
- 1/4 cup Maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Filling
- 1-pound Strawberries, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon Almond extract
- 1 each Orange, juiced and zested
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° degrees.
- Line a 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine crust ingredients using a fork to combine. A crumbly dough will form.
- Reserve half of the dough and set aside.
- Use your hand to press and spread the remaining dough into the pan to form a crust. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Then cool the crust for at least 20 minutes in the fridge.
- To prepare the filling; in a saucepot, combine all filling ingredients; strawberries, maple syrup, cornstarch, almond extract, orange juice, and orange zest. Cook on medium heat for 3-5 minutes until it’s simmering and thickening.
- Pour filling over cooked crust, top with crumbled remaining dough, and bake for 30-35 minutes. Just until the filling is bubbling and the crust is golden.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
215Fat (grams)
13 gCarbs (grams)
23 gFiber (grams)
4 gProtein (grams)
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