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Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:9Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:9
Active Time:10 mins
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:50 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:9
Servings:
9
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Jump to recipeOurStrawberry-Oatmeal Breakfast Barsare the ideal recipe to make with ripe, juicy strawberries. This fresh take on baked oatmeal is sweetened with a touch of brown sugar, fresh strawberries and a gooey layer of strawberry preserves in the middle. We love that you can take these bars with you for an on-the-go bite. Serve this high-fiber breakfast with a hard-boiled egg or two to round it out and keep you satisfied through your morning. Check out our expert tips and tricks below for making these delightful bars that taste like summer.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!You don’t want to let this mixture stand for too long before baking or the chia seeds will start to absorb the liquids, taking away from the oats and leaving them dry.Swirl some peanut butter on top of the bars to make a PB&J breakfast bar and level up the protein content.This recipe calls for whole milk, but it would be just as good with your favoritemilk alternative.You can make these bars ahead and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Then, serve them at room temperature. You can also freeze them for up to a month and reheat them in the microwave until they reach room temperature.Nutrition NotesStrawberries, like all berries, are loaded with antioxidants and fiber. You’ll get almost an entire day’s worth of vitamin C in1 cup of whole strawberries. Strawberries are associated with improved heart and brain health, reduced inflammation and improved digestion and blood sugar control.Oatsare a whole grain that provides fiber, antioxidants and nutrients that may help lower cholesterol, manage blood sugar and keep your digestive tract working properly. The combination of plant-based protein and fiber in oats will also help you stay full and satisfied longer.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
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OurStrawberry-Oatmeal Breakfast Barsare the ideal recipe to make with ripe, juicy strawberries. This fresh take on baked oatmeal is sweetened with a touch of brown sugar, fresh strawberries and a gooey layer of strawberry preserves in the middle. We love that you can take these bars with you for an on-the-go bite. Serve this high-fiber breakfast with a hard-boiled egg or two to round it out and keep you satisfied through your morning. Check out our expert tips and tricks below for making these delightful bars that taste like summer.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!You don’t want to let this mixture stand for too long before baking or the chia seeds will start to absorb the liquids, taking away from the oats and leaving them dry.Swirl some peanut butter on top of the bars to make a PB&J breakfast bar and level up the protein content.This recipe calls for whole milk, but it would be just as good with your favoritemilk alternative.You can make these bars ahead and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Then, serve them at room temperature. You can also freeze them for up to a month and reheat them in the microwave until they reach room temperature.Nutrition NotesStrawberries, like all berries, are loaded with antioxidants and fiber. You’ll get almost an entire day’s worth of vitamin C in1 cup of whole strawberries. Strawberries are associated with improved heart and brain health, reduced inflammation and improved digestion and blood sugar control.Oatsare a whole grain that provides fiber, antioxidants and nutrients that may help lower cholesterol, manage blood sugar and keep your digestive tract working properly. The combination of plant-based protein and fiber in oats will also help you stay full and satisfied longer.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
OurStrawberry-Oatmeal Breakfast Barsare the ideal recipe to make with ripe, juicy strawberries. This fresh take on baked oatmeal is sweetened with a touch of brown sugar, fresh strawberries and a gooey layer of strawberry preserves in the middle. We love that you can take these bars with you for an on-the-go bite. Serve this high-fiber breakfast with a hard-boiled egg or two to round it out and keep you satisfied through your morning. Check out our expert tips and tricks below for making these delightful bars that taste like summer.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1/2cupwhole milk2largeeggs1/4cupunsweetened applesauce4tablespoonslight brown sugar, divided1tablespoonvanilla extract1tablespoonchia seeds1tablespoongratedlemon zest1teaspoonbaking powder3/4teaspoonsalt2 1/2cupsold-fashioned rolled oats2cupschoppedfresh strawberries3tablespoonsstrawberry preserves
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Ingredients
1/2cupwhole milk
2largeeggs
1/4cupunsweetened applesauce
4tablespoonslight brown sugar, divided
1tablespoonvanilla extract
1tablespoonchia seeds
1tablespoongratedlemon zest
1teaspoonbaking powder
3/4teaspoonsalt
2 1/2cupsold-fashioned rolled oats
2cupschoppedfresh strawberries
3tablespoonsstrawberry preserves
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat an 8-inch-square baking pan with cooking spray. Whisk milk, eggs, applesauce, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, vanilla, chia seeds, lemon zest, baking powder and salt in a large bowl until combined.
Fold oats and strawberries into the milk mixture until evenly coated. Spoon half of the oat mixture into the prepared pan; spread in an even layer. Spread preserves evenly over the oat mixture and spread the remaining oat mixture evenly over the preserves. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar over the top.
Bake until just set in the center and golden brown on top, about 35 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes before slicing.
Frequently Asked QuestionsAbsolutely. You’ll just have to thaw them out first and pat them dry so you are not introducing extra liquid into the recipe.Dark brown sugarhas twice as much molasses as light brown sugar, which gives it a stronger flavor. Molasses also has more acidity, so this impacts certain recipes that require rising or spreading. It’s best to use dark brown sugar in recipes that are richer in flavor; stick with light brown sugar for marinades and rubs. And if a recipe doesn’t specify dark or light, choose the light brown sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. You’ll just have to thaw them out first and pat them dry so you are not introducing extra liquid into the recipe.
Dark brown sugarhas twice as much molasses as light brown sugar, which gives it a stronger flavor. Molasses also has more acidity, so this impacts certain recipes that require rising or spreading. It’s best to use dark brown sugar in recipes that are richer in flavor; stick with light brown sugar for marinades and rubs. And if a recipe doesn’t specify dark or light, choose the light brown sugar.
EatingWell.com, June 2024
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)173Calories4gFat30gCarbs5gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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