What a yummy looking dessert you might be thinking? Well, as the title implies, these are more of a fruity breakfast bar. It’s kind of like packing your oatmeal to go… but tastier! You can mix up the fruit-filled centers, and add in some nuts and seeds if you’d like. Probably anything that you enjoy in your oatmeal would make a pretty nice addition. I’m not sure about bananas though? Make sure to let these thoroughly cool so you can cut ‘em into bars. Oh, and did I mention there isn’t any added fat? Just wholesome oats, fruit and more. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup apple sauce
• 1/2 cup agave (or maple syrup)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
  
  
• 3 cups frozen raspberries
• 1/4 cup agave (or maple syrup)
• 4 Tablespoons kuzu (or other thickener such as arrowroot or cornstarch)
• 6 Tablespoons cold water

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a bowl, combine the oats and salt.
3. In another bowl combine apple sauce, agave and vanilla. Pour into oats and mix thoroughly.
4. Lightly oil an 8 x 8 (or similar sized) glass baking dish.
5. Spoon in 1/2 to 2/3 of the batter and evenly smooth it across the bottom. Set the rest of the batter aside.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
7. While the bottom is baking, heat the berries in a small sauce pan on medium heat.
8. In a small bowl combine kuzu with cold water, mix thoroughly, and then stir it into the berries.
9. Turn heat to low, stir berries constantly and allow berries to thicken (5 minutes). Consistency should be like a thick jam. Add more thickener if needed.
10. Once the crust is done baking, cover it evenly with the berry mixture. Crumble the remaining oatmeal batter on the top and spread as evenly as possible.
11. Bake 20-25 minutes or until oatmeal topping is lightly golden.
12. Let thoroughly cool before cutting bars.

Yield: 9-12 bars