Healthy Strawberry & Rhubarb Bar [Vegan, Gluten Free] – One Green Planet

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Crust:

• 1.5 cups of whole raw almonds
• 1.5 cups plain oats (for gluten-free, use GF oats)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup raisins, soaked for at least an hour
• A quarter cup of coconut oil

Filling:

• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen rhubarb, unsweetened, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Combine rhubarb, strawberries, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a saucepan. cover; Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fruit is tender (8 to 12 minutes).
3. Combine 1/2 cup maple syrup and cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir into fruit mixture. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils (about 1 minute). Continue boiling until thickened (1 minute). Remove from heat. Set aside.
4. In a food processor, grind the almonds, salt, and oats until fine crumbs form. Now add the raisins and process until they break down again. Melt the coconut oil, add it to the mixture and whisk until it becomes viscous. Remove from the processor, set aside 3/4 cup of the mixture for later, then press the rest of the mixture firmly and evenly into the baking sheet.
5. Scoop the fruit mixture onto the crust and gently spread it with the back of a wet spoon until even.
6. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. amazing.
8. Place in the refrigerator until firm, for at least an hour, preferably overnight. Cut into squares and serve. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.