Gluten Free Cherry Bars

Cherries are a great source of antioxidants and have been linked to various health benefits, including reducing inflammation and improving sleep quality.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Gluten Free Cherry Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2760

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Gluten-free oats
• 1 cup Almond flour
• 0.5 cup Coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Coconut oil
• 0.5 cup Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Cherry jam
• 1 cup Fresh cherries, pitted and halved
• 0.25 cup Sliced almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free oats, almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
6. Spread the cherry jam over the oat mixture.
7. Arrange the fresh cherry halves on top of the jam.
8. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture and sliced almonds over the cherries.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool in the dish for 10 minutes.
11. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 230kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 18g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.