Cooking with Chef Lucy – Berry Oat Bars

Make the perfect snack for when you're on the go or to eat after a workout

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Chef Lucy with Top Mealz whips up berry oat bars with few ingredients that have many health benefits.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats​
• 1/2 cup almond flour (or regular flour)​
• 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)​
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil​
• 1 tsp vanilla extract​
• 1 cup fresh mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)​
• pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.​
2. Mix the oat base:​
   In a bowl, combine the oats, almond flour, honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until combined.​
3. Press the base into the pan:​
   Press about 2/3 of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the baking dish.​
4. Add the berries:​
   Spread the fresh berries evenly over the oat base.​
5. Top with crumble:​
   Crumble the remaining oat mixture on top of the berries.​
6. Bake:​
   Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden, and the berries are bubbling.​
7. Cool and cut:​
   Let the bars cool completely, then cut them into squares.​