Recipe: Raspberry & Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars

May 23, 2021

We invited Birmingham based vegan blogger Adina AKA VEGAN GIRLBOSS to put together a recipe series for our brand new blog. This first recipe is for these amazing Raspberry & Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars

These wholesome vegan oat bars are deliciously fruity and super-easy to make! They are perfect for snacking or as a dessert, and amazing if you have any gluten-free friends coming round!

servings: 9 bars

total time: 1hr 20min

Ingredients:

Oat Crumble:

  • 100g oats
  • 130g oat flour
  • 80g coconut sugar
  • 80g melted vegan butter
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Rhubarb and Strawberry Filling:

  • 200g chopped rhubarb
  • 240g raspberries
  • 130g chopped strawberries
  • 80g coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp corn flour

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C. In a large bowl mix oats, oat flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in melted vegan butter and mix until it forms a crumbly dough.
  2. Using the spatula, pack 2/3 of oat crumble mixture into a 20cm square baking tray lined with baking paper.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 more minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl combine chopped rhubarb, strawberries, raspberries, coconut sugar, vanilla extract and corn flour.
  5. Transfer the mixture on top of the crust, then sprinkle with the rest of oat crumble. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is browned. Cool completely, then refrigerate. Cut into squares and enjoy!