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Easy Gluten Free Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Published: May 28, 2019 · Modified: Jan 2, 2022 by Sandi Gaertner · 62 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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If you are looking for an easy way to use those fresh strawberries, these gluten free strawberry oatmeal bars make a delicious breakfast or snack. They are full of fresh fruit and your whole family will love this recipe!

Simple Gluten Free Fresh Strawberry Oatmeal Bars on a piece of parchment paper
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Our farmer's market is full of fresh local strawberries right now. They are big, juicy organic strawberries that burst with flavor when you bite into them.

The strawberries in these oatmeal bars are definitely the hero of this snack, and these are healthy enough so your kids can even have two if they want 🙂

One bite of these fruity oatmeal cookie bars and you will be hooked! (And if you are a huge strawberry fan like me, check out my favorite gluten free strawberry recipes!)

Why these gluten free strawberry oatmeal bars are so good:

  1. You only need a few simple ingredients to make them.
  2. These are customizable. You can easily make them dairy-free, low glycemic, and you can use any fruit you have on-hand!
  3. They are freezable so you can have them any time!

Why you must use certified gluten free oats?

One important note for using oats when you are on a gluten free diet. Make sure the oats you use are certified gluten free. Cross-contamination is a huge issue for oats and I don't want anyone to get sick!! 

Oats themselves are gluten free but they are often grown next to wheat and they cross-contaminate in silos. Here are some great certified gluten free oats brands to try.

Recipe step by step directions:

Oatmeal Crust ingredients in a bowl

Step 1: Add the crust dry ingredients to a bowl. Whisk them to blend them all together.

Step 2: Add the wet ingredients and mix them into a crust dough.

Step 3: Press half of the crust mixture into a greased 8x8 pan and press it down to compact it.

Layering Strawberries on top of the oatmeal

Step 4: Layer on the fresh strawberries on top of the crust. Again, feel free to use the fruits you have on hand if you don't have fresh strawberries.

Strawberry layer in a pan

Add a few layers of the juicy strawberries so the flavor really bursts through.

Final Crust Layer on top of the strawberries

Step 5: Sprinkle the remaining crust mixture on top of the strawberries. Bake at 350º F for 25-30 minutes until the strawberries are softened and the bars solidify.

Step 6: Remove the gluten free strawberry oatmeal bars from the oven and allow them to cool before slicing them.

Variations:

This oatmeal bar recipe works with lots of different fruits! Here are some ideas:

  • Blackberries
  • Blueberries
  • Strawberry Rhubarb
  • Peaches/nectarines

Storage:

Store these bars in an air-tight container in your refrigerator.

Tips and Recipe FAQ:

How long do fresh strawberries last?

Fresh strawberries will last a day or two on your counter. More like one day if they are from your Farmer's Market. If you don't finish the strawberries the first day, I highly recommend storing them in your refrigerator or freezing them.

Can you use frozen strawberries in this recipe?

You can use frozen strawberries in this strawberry bars recipe, but you will need to prep them so that your gluten free strawberry bars don't turn out super mushy. Thaw the strawberries and pour out a little of the juice out before adding the oatmeal layer.

Can you make this strawberry oatmeal bars recipe dairy-free?

You can easily make this recipe dairy-free by using dairy-free butter.

Can you use coconut sugar?

If you want to make this recipe lower glycemic, you can swap the brown sugar out and use coconut sugar instead.

How long will these strawberry oatmeal bars keep fresh?

These bars should keep fresh for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

Three Gluten Free Fresh Strawberry Oatmeal Bars stacked on top of each other

And, if you bought too many strawberries, give these Gluten Free Strawberry Muffins recipe a try too!

More recipes with gluten free oats: 

  • Gluten Free Chocolate Steel Cut Oats (yes you can  have chocolate for breakfast!)
  • Simple and delicious, these Grab and Go Gluten Free Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are perfect for a busy morning.
  • If you are into big cookies, this Giant Gluten Free Oatmeal Pizookie Cookie is hard to resist.
  • Another delicious breakfast recipe, this How to Make Overnight Oats tutorial is great for meal prep.

Reader raves:

Amazingly delicious, great with berries or peaches!"

Nikka H., Pinterest user

Check out my strawberry bars web story too!

Recipe

Simple Gluten Free Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Sandi Gaertner
Easy gluten free fresh strawberry oatmeal bars
4.68 from 37 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cup gluten free rolled oats * see note
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup gluten free flour blend * see note
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • ½ cup sliced almonds optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
  • Spray a 7x7 pan with coconut oil.
  • In a large bowl, add all dry ingredients. Mix well.
  • Add the melted butter and mix. Press ½ of the mixed crust to the bottom of the pan.
  • Add a layer of fresh strawberries.
  • Top with remaining crust and bake for 25-30 minutes.

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Notes

  1. It is critical to use certified gluten free oats if you are Celiac. Cross-contamination runs high in regular oats.
  2. I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure GF and Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 GF blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
  3. To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the butter for vegan butter.
  4. Several have asked about using frozen strawberries. These have a lot of liquid. I recommend thawing them and draining off the extra liquid before using frozen strawberries.
  5. These bars will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 54mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Melissa

    September 17, 2022 at 6:26 pm

    5 stars
    Very yummy!!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      September 18, 2022 at 8:56 am

      I am really glad you loved them Melissa, thank you!

      Reply
  2. Mary Lou McGee

    May 10, 2022 at 2:52 pm

    Hi Sandi!
    You list this recipe as nuts-free also. But what about coconut oil? Wouldn’t that be classified as nuts-containing? After all , like my doctor said, coconut is a tree nut- it’s just a big tree nut. Also almond milk, used in your recipes, would declassify those recipes as non-nut free? Thanks for all your delicious recipes!! I want to try this one soon!
    Mary

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      May 10, 2022 at 2:58 pm

      Hi Mary, I don't see where I called this specific recipe nut-free and I don't claim my recipes on the blog are nut-free in general. I do often offer nut-free options in those recipes that contain nuts...but otherwise my recipes should only be considered gluten free. As to coconut, it is not technically a nut, this link from John Hopkins talks more about this: https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Patients-Families/Health-Library/HealthDocNew/If-I-Have-a-Nut-Allergy,-Can-I-Eat-Coconut

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  3. Chris

    July 29, 2021 at 6:45 am

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe. Always looking for good gluten free recipes. I also tried it with adding one mashed ripe banana to the dry mix and it tasted great. I'm wondering if I can also make this recipe using apples instead of strawberries like an apple crumble? ... Hmm.

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      July 29, 2021 at 3:36 pm

      I love your banana variation. I plan to give it a try!

      Reply
  4. Brianna

    June 28, 2021 at 11:47 am

    Hello, I do not have a 7X7 pan. Would an 8X8 work? Thanks!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      June 28, 2021 at 11:54 am

      Yes, an 8x8 is perfect.

      Reply
  5. Jehrica

    January 08, 2021 at 2:39 pm

    5 stars
    They are delicious 😋

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      January 08, 2021 at 3:07 pm

      I am so glad you enjoyed them Jehrica 🙂

      Reply
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