Gluten Free Cherry Crumble Bars

Gluten Free Cherry Crumble Bars

Yield: 8 Bars

Chewy Oatmeal Bars are oh so very tasty but are often laden with lashings of butter and sugar. Here we have made them a little healthier (and allergy friendly too) making them just perfect for a back to school treat. These are dairy, egg, nut and gluten free but still fully of chewy, oat-y goodness.

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Ingredients

Crumble Top and Base: 

Cherry Chia Jam: 

  • 2 cups pitted and halved dark cherries (this can be substituted for your fruit of choice) ⁠
  • 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds ⁠
  • 1 tablespoon cane sugar⁠
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Make the Cherry Chia Jam: 

  1. Add the cherries, cane sugar, and vanilla to a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries soften and release their juices.
  3. Lightly mash the cherries with a fork or potato masher, leaving some chunks for texture.
  4. Stir in the chia seeds and cook for 1–2 minutes more.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool. The jam will continue to thicken as it cools.

Prepare the Crumble Mixture: 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg (or egg replacement), maple syrup, and melted butter.
  4. Add the oats, Anita's Organic Flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until a crumbly dough forms.

Assemble the Bars: 

  1. Press approximately two-thirds of the crumble mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create the base.
  2. Spread the cooled cherry chia jam evenly over the base.
  3. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the jam layer.

Bake: 

  1. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and set.
  2. Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
  3. For the cleanest slices, refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting.

Tip:

These bars work beautifully with other fruits such as blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, peaches, or mixed berries.