Chocolate Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

The perfect valentine's day treat for you and your sweetie! Who doesn't love sweet raspberries with luscious dark chocolate? this recipe combines both with a chewy oatmeal crumble cookie base for an easy to make dessert that is perfect for the holiday. Perfectly sweet and oh so delicious. Easy to make and totally gluten free, plant-based and refined sugar-free.

Course baked goods, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword dairy free, dark chocolate, easy baking, gluten free, healthy baking, healthy dessert, plant based, raspberry jam, valentines day

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings bars

Calories 197kcal

Author Jackie Akerberg

Equipment

Oven

Ingredients

½ cup vegan butter or coconut butter melted
¾ cup coconut sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup + 2 tbsp gluten free 1:1 flour or oat flour
1 cup gluten free rolled oats
½ tsp salt
10 oz St Dalfour 100% Fruit Raspberry Jam
½ cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
½ cup sliced almonds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8" metal baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Add the butter, sugar and vanilla to a bowl and whisk to combine. Add in the flour, oats, and salt and stir to mix. Set aside 1 cup of the dough. Pour the rest into the prepared baking sheet and flatten into an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and top with jam and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Crumble the remaining dough on top and sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 15-18 more minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into 16 bars.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge and serve chilled or heated up.

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