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Cherry Breakfast Bars
Enjoy a delicious and wholesome breakfast with these cherry-filled bars, perfect for a quick morning treat or snack.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup chopped almonds
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
Cherry Filling
- 2 ½ cups Northwest sweet cherries, pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish with parchment and grease.
- Mix oats, flour, sugar, almonds, baking soda, and salt. Add melted coconut oil and combine.
- Combine cherries, lemon juice, maple syrup, and cornstarch to make filling.
- Press 1 cup of oat mixture into the bottom of the dish. Spread cherry filling over it. Crumble remaining oat mixture on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.