INGREDIENTS 

FOR THE STRAWBERRY LAYER:

• 2 cups strawberries, coarsely chopped⁠
• 2 tbsp maple syrup⁠
•  2 tbsp lemon juice⁠
• 1 tbsp flour⁠

FOR THE OATMEAL LAYER:

• 1 cup flour⁠
• 1/2 cup Happy Way I Love You Berry Much Whey Protein Powder⁠
• 3/4 cups rolled oats⁠
• 1/3 cup maple syrup⁠
• 1/3 cup and 1 tbsp olive oil⁠
• Pinch salt⁠

⁠METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 175°C. Line an 8x8" baking pan with parchment paper.⁠
2. In a large bowl, toss together all the ingredients for the strawberry layer.⁠
3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, protein powder, rolled oats and salt together. Add the olive oil and maple syrup and fold the ingredients together until they're well combined.⁠
4. Set aside 1/2 cup of the oatmeal mixture and add the remaining oatmeal mixture into the prepared pan. Press down with your hands to create the bottom layer.⁠
5. Add the strawberry mixture, then use a spatula to ensure it's evenly spread.
6. Top with the reserved oatmeal mixture.⁠
7. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until it's set and lightly golden brown.⁠
8. Allow the bars to cool for 30 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!⁠

Recipe by @brightmomentco