🍓 No-Bake Strawberry Oat Crumble Bars (Vegan + Naturally Sweetened)

🕒 Prep time: 15 mins ❄️ Chill time: 2 hours
🍴 Makes: 9 bars
🌱 Vegan 🌾 Gluten-Free 🍬 Naturally Sweetened

✨ A Taste of Strawberry Season

I went to Verrill Farm the very first day the fields opened to pick strawberries — the sweetest start to summer. As soon as I got home, I knew exactly what I wanted to make: these no-bake strawberry oat crumble bars. They’ve become a favorite in our house — soft, jammy, naturally sweet, and packed with nourishing ingredients like oats, almond butter, and dates.

The crust and topping are made in the food processor, the filling comes together in one saucepan, and the fridge does the rest of the work. No oven. No refined sugar. Just fresh summer flavor and feel-good ingredients.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Crust + Crumble:

• 1 ½ cups rolled oats

• 10 Medjool dates, pitted

• ¼ cup almond butter

• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

For the Strawberry Filling:

• 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped

• 3 Medjool dates, chopped

• 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tsp lemon juice

👩🏻‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the crust & crumble

In a food processor, blend oats and dates until broken down. Add almond butter, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt. Blend until mixture holds together when pressed.

Press ¾ of the mixture into a parchment-lined 8x8 pan to form the crust. Reserve the rest for the topping.

2. Make the filling

In a small saucepan, combine chopped strawberries, dates, maple syrup, and a splash of water. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until strawberries break down and the mixture thickens (about 8 minutes). Mash lightly with a fork.

Remove from heat and stir in chia seeds and lemon juice. Let cool for 5–10 minutes to thicken.

3. Assemble the bars

Spread the strawberry filling evenly over the crust. Crumble the remaining oat mixture on top and press lightly.

4. Chill & slice

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or freeze for 45 minutes) until firm. Slice into bars and enjoy!

💡 Kelly’s Notes

• Store bars in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to a month.

• Tree-nut allergy? Sub an oat or seed butter instead! You may need to adjust sweetness with maple syrup.

• Try swapping strawberries for raspberries or a mix of berries.

• Add shredded coconut or cinnamon to the crust for extra flavor.

These no-bake bars are one of those recipes you’ll want on repeat — especially when strawberry season rolls around. They’re soft, sweet, nutrient-packed, and perfect for summer snacking. Whether you're packing them for a picnic or keeping them chilled for an afternoon treat, they're a delicious way to celebrate the season's first berries.

Tag @kellysgreenkitchen_ if you make them — I’d love to see your creations! 🍓✨