Whole Wheat Oatmeal Jam Bars

By á-170182

These bars use raw honey and maple syrup to sweeten them in place of refined sugars, and are quick to throw together for a great afternoon snack!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups freshly milled soft white wheat berries (whole wheat pastry flour)
• 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup coconut oil (feel free to substitute butter)
• 1/4 cup raw honey
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup jam or preserve of choice

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F
Butter an 8" square baking or cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk the flour, oats, salt, and baking soda.
Add the coconut oil (preferably melted), honey, and maple syrup.
Transfer about 2/3 of the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Pack the mixture down firmly.
With a spoon, spread the jam or preserves over the dough.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 mixture over the preserves.
Finish with a sprinkle of oats to cover any bare areas.
Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Allow to cool completely before cutting.