Description
These strawberry bars are like a bite of sunshine—sweet, tangy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Inspired by weekend farmer’s market hauls and family picnics, they’re a healthier twist on a classic dessert. With a buttery almond crust and jammy fruit center, they’re perfect for snacking, sharing, or savoring with a cozy cup of tea.
Ingredients
Strawberry Filling:
3 cups diced fresh strawberries (or thawed, drained frozen berries)
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp lemon zest
Pinch of sea salt (optional)
2 tbsp tapioca starch
Crust & Topping:
3 cups almond flour
2 tbsp tapioca starch
¼ tsp baking soda
⅛ tsp sea salt
½ cup coconut oil, softened
¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
In a saucepan, combine strawberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, zest, and salt. Simmer on medium for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in tapioca starch and cook 1–2 more minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
In a mixing bowl, combine all crust ingredients. Mix until crumbly but holds together when pressed.
Press ⅔ of the dough into the pan to form the base. Bake for 10 minutes.
Spread strawberry filling evenly over the baked crust. Crumble remaining dough on top.
Bake for another 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: ~230
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g