Scrumptious Low-FODMAP Strawberry Oat Bars; Gluten-free, Vegan

This is a sweet, chewy, crumbly and fresh tasting low-FODMAP Strawberry Oat Bar recipe. I used to be a big fan of date bars, and this is an even better low-FODMAP alternative. You can also swap out the low-FODMAP strawberry coulis for a raspberry version! Not only are these bars scrumptious, they look perfect on any dessert table.

This low-FODMAP Strawberry (Raspberry) Oat Bar recipe is so easy, and you can make extra low-FODMAP Strawberry Coulis to enjoy on your other baked products, ice cream or yogurt.  Hint: for a different flavor- try this with my low-FODMAP Rhubarb Jam recipe!

You may also love The Best Low-FODMAP Lemon Bars and Low-FODMAP Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Pie recipes.  Or check out over 600 more low-FODMAP recipes on the blog.

Be healthy and happy,

Rachel Pauls, MD

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Scrumptious Low-FODMAP Strawberry Bars; Gluten-free, Vegan

Although this recipe has not been tested, a single serving should be low-FODMAP based on the ingredients

Serves 16

Prep time: 20 mins

Bake time: 25 mins

Bake 350 F

Equipment: 8 inch by 8 inch baking pan

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-FODMAP, gluten-free flour (I use Authentic Foods GF Classic Blend)
• 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats (not the quick oats variety)
• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum if not included in your flour choice
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 10 tablespoons vegan margarine (such as Earth Balance) for vegan version, can also use butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup low-FODMAP strawberry coulis/preserves (can also use raspberry)
• vegetable shortening for greasing

Directions

• Grease your 8×8 inch baking pan and set aside
• Preheat oven to 350 F
• In a mixing bowl whisk together the low-FODMAP flour, rolled oats, light-brown sugar, xanthan gum, baking soda and salt
• Melt butter or margarine in the microwave or in a small pot
• Stir vanilla extract into melted butter/margarine then pour mixture over dry ingredients
• Using a fork or spatula, combine mixture well
• Set aside about 1/3 of the oat mixture
• Take the remaining 2/3 and using the spatula, press it down in the bottom of the greased pan
• Spoon the strawberry coulis over this bottom layer
• Crumble the rest of the oat mixture over the strawberry layer
• Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and almost set
• They may look slightly underdone, this is normal
• Cool well and then slice before serving
• Can also freeze covered until ready to enjoy
• Chewy and so delicious with that homemade strawberry flavor!
• Top with low-FODMAP Vanilla Ice Cream and more low-FODMAP Strawberry Coulis for sharing!