It’s the month of love, & I think you & your tastebuds are gonna love these delicious bars! 😋 Healthier & easy-to-make (I add some protein powder to the main mixture which serves as both the base & golden crumble topping!), with some chia seeds snuck into the sweet & jammy middle 🙌
So good just how they are, but I especially love them paired with yogurt for a perfect cozy breakfast, with coffee for an afternoon snack, or warmed up in the microwave & topped with some ice cream for dessert! And this color just makes them the prettiest Valentine’s Day treat, don’t you think? 🥰 Makes 9 bars.
For the crust & crumble topping, in a bowl mix:
-1 1/2 cups almond flour
-1 cup rolled oats
-1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
-3 tbsp maple syrup
-3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
-pinch of salt
Measure out 1/3 cup of mixture & set aside to use later for the crumble topping. Pour & then press the remaining mixture into the bottom of a lined 8x8 pan.
For the filling, in a saucepan add:
-3 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
-1/3 cup maple syrup
-1 tsp lemon juice
-pinch of salt
Stir over medium heat & once boiling, mash berries over low heat with a fork until the mixture resembles more of a jam.
Then, stir in:
-3 tbsp cornstarch
-2 tbsp chia seeds
Continue cooking until thick, about another minute. Then remove from heat.
Pour & evenly spread this filling over the crust, then sprinkle the reserved crumble topping over the filling. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30-40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown. Let cool & chill in the fridge for at least an hour (or in the freezer to save some time!) before slicing into squares. Enjoy!