By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 12
189 cal · 45 min
Strawberry Quinoa Oatmeal Bars
Recipe GLPR85880868ad5e09
Wholesome oatmeal bars layered with tart strawberry jam and studded with nutty cooked quinoa. Made with whole grains, coconut oil, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce. These bars offer a satisfying texture with a delicate crumb and sweet-tart flavor. Perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts or a light dessert.
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Ingredients
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup spelt flour
¾ cup cooked quinoa
2 tbsp coconut palm sugar
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup pure maple syrup
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup melted coconut oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
½ cup strawberry jam
Directions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with coconut oil or cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, spelt flour, cooked quinoa, coconut palm sugar, salt, baking soda, and ground cinnamon. Mix until all the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
Pour in the maple syrup, applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir everything together until well combined and a wet crumb mixture forms.
Measure out ½ cup of the oat mixture and set it aside. Press the remaining oat mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.
Spread the strawberry jam evenly over the pressed oat base using a spoon or spatula.
Crumble the reserved ½ cup of oat mixture and sprinkle it over the strawberry jam, distributing it as evenly as possible.
Bake for 35 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and set.
Allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into 12 to 16 pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Comments
Spelt flour is the real friction here—you'll need a stop at Harris Teeter or Whole Foods, since Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, and ALDI stock only all-purpose or specialty grains in limited rotation. At roughly $4–5 per bar once you factor in coconut oil and maple syrup, this skews pricier than a standard oatmeal bar, though the cost per serving stays reasonable for a treat. The 45-minute stated time glosses over 15 minutes of active prep (mixing, pressing, baking setup), so budget an hour start to finish. These are sturdy enough to pack for lunch and reheat well, making them practical for weeknight baking, but they're a weekend project best suited to someone who already shops specialty grains or doesn't mind the extra errand.
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