Strawberry Oatmeal Bars (GF, V)

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats – optionally gluten free
• 3/4 cup flour – optionally 1-1 gluten free alternative
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• Salt
• 6 T butter or coconut oil
• 2 cup strawberries – cut to bite sized pieces
• 1 T lemon juice
• 1 T sugar

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Prepare a 9×9 baking pan with parchment or butter.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt.
4. Pour in the melted butter or coconut oil and stir until evenly combined.
5. Set aside 1/2 cup of the mixture and press the rest into the prepared pan.
6. Spread strawberries on top of the crust.
7. Sprinkle lemon juice, sugar, and reserved crust on top of the strawberries.
8. Bake for 30 – 35 minutes at 375 degrees.