Raspberry Chia Seed Oat Bar Recipe

Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD

| 1 min read

These oat bars are a perfect chewy and refreshing snack packed with antioxidants from the deep colored raspberries. Between the raspberries, chia seeds and oats, this recipe is packed with fiber that’ll help keep you full until your next meal.

Total Time:

60 minutes

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Difficulty:

Easy

Serving Amount
Ingredients
  • 212 cups raspberries

  • 2 Tbsp. chia seeds

  • 2 Tbsp. honey

  • 134 cups flour

  • 112 cups old fashioned rolled oats

  • 1 tsp. baking powder

  • 12 tsp. salt

  • 14 cups honey

  • 3 Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil

  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar

  • 12 cup almond butter

  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions
  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350F and line a 10×10 or 12x8 baking pan with parchment paper.

  • Step 2

    In a bowl, mash raspberries, chia seeds and 2 tbsp. Of honey using a fork or whisk and set aside.

  • Step 3

    In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt.

  • Step 4

    Add remaining honey, vegetable oil, brown sugar, almond butter and vanilla extract. Stir until well-combined.

  • Step 5

    Reserve 1 cup of dough. Flatten the remaining into baking pan, pressing firmly to form the foundation of the bars.

  • Step 6

    Spread raspberry mixture over top of uncooked crust.

  • Step 7

    Crumble the remainder of dough evenly over top of filling. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.

  • Step 8

    Let cool, cut into squares and enjoy! Store refrigerated.

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