Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • Filling:
  • 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced apples (Pink Lady for Low FODMAP)
  • 1/3 cup crushed berries (I used mixed)
  • 2 Tbsp ground flaxseeds
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup or agave
  • Oat Layers:
  • 2 medium bananas (mashed (green bananas for Low FODMAP))
  • 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened coconut
  • 2 Tbsp hemp seeds
  • 1 1/4 cup old fashioned oats (gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 cup oat flour (gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil ~ I don't melt the coconut oil (but feel free if you prefer.)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350
  • Prepare an 8"x8" pan with a non-stick spray or parchment paper.
  • In a small mixing bowl add all ingredients for filling. Stir to combine and set aside. For a softer apple texture in the finished bars, microwave the apple mixture 2 - 2 1/2 minutes on high.  Then set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl add all ingredients for the oat layer in the order listed. Mix well.
  • Scoop out 1 cup of oat mixture and set aside for the topping. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the pan.
  • Add apple or apple/berry mixture overall. Spoon remaining oat mixture over top and gently spread it over fruit. It won't be perfect; there will be some gaps.
  • Bake 30 minutes. Topping will feel quite firm.
  • Set aside to cool. (I always eat a piece right away)
  • Store in refrigerator or freezer.