Strawberry Chia Jam Oat Squares — Naturally Sweetened
These strawberry chia jam oat squares are naturally sweetened, made with a golden oat base, fresh strawberry filling and a homemade strawberry chia jam dolloped on top. A wholesome snack the whole family will love.
Equipment
- 1 9 x 9 baking pan
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 cups fine blanched almond flour
- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Filling
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
Strawberry Chia Jam
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
Make Chia Jam
- Cook strawberries, honey and lemon 8—10 min until jammy. Off heat stir in chia seeds. Set aside to cool and thicken.
- Preheat 350F. Line 9x9 pan with parchment overhang on two sides.
Make Oat Base
- Mix all oat base ingredients until combined.
- Press just over half firmly into the pan.
Make Strawberry Filling
- Slice strawberries. Arrange them all over oat base in a layer.
Add Crumble on Top
- Scatter remaining oat crumble loosely over the top. Do not press down.
Bake then Cool to Firm Up
- Bake 35—38 min until golden and bubbling at the edges. Cool 20 min then dollop chia jam generously over the crumble top.
- Refrigerate minimum 1 hour until completely firm. Lift out and cut into squares.
Notes
- Refined coconut oil = neutral flavor. Extra virgin = subtle hint of coconut. Both work beautifully
- Fresh strawberries go in plain — no prep needed, the chia jam on top does all the flavor work
- Must be refrigerated before cutting so the coconut oil firms up for clean edges
- The jam will deepen in color as it cooks — that caramelized depth is the flavor
- Cut small for toddlers — naturally sweetened with no refined sugar