Strawberry Cheesecake Oatmeal Bars {Gluten-free & vegan option}

In need of a nourishing sweet treat? These Strawberry Cheesecake Oatmeal Bars fit the bill!  They taste like the summer dessert!  Gluten-free, dairy-free w/ a vegan-option.

It’s summertime y’all! You know what that means………all the summer-themed treats coming your way! But you probably would have guessed that by now.

Today I’ve got these delish Strawberry Cheesecake Oatmeal Bars for ya. They are similar to these s’mores oatmeal bars but obviously, the filling is a little different.

The addition of the graham crackers in this recipe makes these bars taste amazing…..like the crust in actual strawberry cheesecake. And the crumbly oat-graham topping does wonders for this recipe!

If your’e looking for an easy and tasty summer treat, these are for you! I hope you enjoy 🙂

Strawberry Cheesecake Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups strawberries
• 1 cup of oats (gluten-free if needed)
• 4 sheets of graham crackersGF ] (gluten-free if needed}
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 egg, beaten (sub flax egg for vegan option)
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, divided
• 1/2 cup canned coconut cream OR cream cheese

Toppings:

• 1 graham cracker sheet, crushed
• 2 Tbsp oats
• 1/2 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 Tbsp. maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place strawberries and roast for 20 minutes. Let cool while making the crust.
2. To make the crust, add oats and graham crackers to a food processor. Blend until flour-like consistency forms. Place in a large bowl and mix in baking powder.
3. In a separate smaller bowl, mix together applesauce, egg and 2 Tbsp. of maple syrup. Add to flour mixture and combine to form a batter. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and spread crust mixture evenly into loaf pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until crust is golden. Let cool.
4. To make the cheesecake topping, mash the roasted strawberries in a bowl. Mix with coconut cream (or room-temperature cream cheese) and remaining 2 Tbsp. maple syrup until smooth . Spread in an even layer on top of the cooled crust.
5. To make the topping, combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly overtop cheesecake layer. Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheesecake layer sets and crumbs are golden. Place in the fridge to let the bars cool before cutting into 8 pieces.
6. Enjoy!

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