These bars are so fruity and buttery! Raspberry and Strawberry bars !

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: none

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: none

Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: none

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with butter or line it with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Add melted butter and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until crumbly.

Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.

In another bowl, gently mix fresh raspberries and strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar.

Spread the berry mixture evenly over the crust in the baking dish.

Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the berries evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.

Once cooled, cut into bars and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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