Looking for the ultimate Vegan Strawberry Oat Bar recipe? These have a sweet gooey strawberry filling surrounded by a crumbly oatmeal cookie pastry. These old fashioned vegan strawberry oat bars are quite literally dessert perfection!
Vegan strawberry oat bars are not new to the blog. I originally published way back in 2013 and here is the original photo. ↓↓↓
My how my photography skills have grown. The original photo may not have been as pretty, but the deliciousness was still there.
I felt the original recipe got buried archives of all of my recipes (I have hundreds of recipes) so I wanted to bring it into the spotlight again. These vegan strawberry oat bars deserve the spotlight as they are an all-time fave.
Some shiny new photos, and a few tiny tweaks, and here they are in all their dessert perfection glory! My Vegan Strawberry Oat Bars are easy to make, are made up of simple ingredients, and are crumbly deliciousness.
To Make Vegan Strawberry Oat Bars:
For the Strawberry Filling:
Mix the strawberries, maple syrup, corn starch, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan until the cornstarch is dissolved.
Put over medium heat and cook for 3 - 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the liquid turns into a thin gel and the strawberries begin to break down. Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and set aside.
For the Oat Mixture:
Add the flour, oats, butter, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl. Use a pastry cutter or a fork to mash the butter into the mixture until you reach a crumbly texture and everything is mixed in.
To Assemble:
Pour half of the oat mixture into the prepared baking pan and pat down. Pour all of your strawberry sauce on top and spread around to evenly distribute. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top of the strawberry layer, and lightly pat down.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until lightly browned on top. Let cool before serving and slicing into bars.
Store the cooled strawberry bars in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or they can be frozen.
I love to enjoy my vegan strawberry oat bars with either a cup of hot coffee in the morning, or a cold glass of white wine at night.
For another strawberry inspired recipe try my vegan strawberry shortcakes.
Common Questions:
Can I use frozen strawberries when making Strawberry Oat Bars?
Frozen strawberries tend to be more watery so if using frozen you might need to cook the strawberry mixture a little longer to reach the correct consistency.
What's a good substitute when making Strawberry Oat Bars?
You can substitute strawberries for any other kind of berry or sliced peaches.
Can I freeze Strawberry Oat Bars?
Yes, just be sure to allow them to cool before freezing. Store in your freezer in a air-tight container or sealed freezer bag. If stored correctly, they should last up to 3-4 months.
Bon appetegan!
Sam Turnbull.
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Vegan Strawberry Oat Bars
Servings: bars (2" x 2" each)
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Ingredients
For the strawberry filling:
- 12 oz fresh strawberries, stemmed and sliced (2 cups when sliced)
- ¼ cup maple syrup or agave
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the oat mixture:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups large flake rolled oats
- 1 cup cold vegan butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (180C). Line the bottom of an 8" x 8" baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the strawberry filling: Mix the strawberries, maple syrup, corn starch, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan until the cornstarch is dissolved. Put over medium heat and cook for 3 - 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the liquid turns into a thin gel and the strawberries begin to break down. Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and set aside.
- For the oat mixture: Add the flour, oats, butter, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl. Use a pastry cutter or a fork to mash the butter into the mixture until you reach a crumbly texture and everything is mixed in.
- To assemble: Pour half of the oat mixture into the prepared baking pan and pat down. Pour all of your strawberry sauce on top and spread around to evenly distribute. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top of the strawberry layer, and lightly pat down. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until lightly browned on top. Let cool before serving and slicing into bars. Store the cooled strawberry bars in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or they can be frozen.
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Ana Melissa says
This is a great recipe. I recommend it to anyone.
Laura Medina says
This recipe is ridiculous! It's my favorite guilty pleasure in which to indulge, and it's a hit among every group with whom I've shared! I can't stop making it!!! My latest rendition was an even swap out for blackberries, and WOW! I can't wait to try a version with all the berries, maybe even a mashup of berries. I'm so in love! Thank you!!
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Terrific! Keep us informed all of your test versions! 🙂
Helen Ounjian says
“Wait, these are vegan?!” said everyone at the party.
These were so easy to make with *regular* ingredients and absolutely delicious! This will be my summer picnic go-to recipe. I didn’t have enough strawberries so I added frozen peaches (thawed and strained of excess liquid). Thank you for another sweet and simple recipe!
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yum! We love surprising people with delicious vegan food!