Swap out those store-bought snacks and try this homemade strawberry “nutrigrain” bar instead. 🍓 Packed with real fruit and whole grains, this healthy snack will boost your kids nutrition and energy. The best part is they are simple to make and require little ingredients. By swapping out those highly processed ingredients (just look at those ingredients!) with a fresh homemade option like this, you can feel good about what your little ones are eating. They get to enjoy a yummy treat and you get peace of mind knowing it’s made with wholesome ingredients. Happier tummies, bigger smiles and healthier homes guaranteed! Let me know if you try making these nutritious nibbles!

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
• 3/4 Cup Old Fashioned Oats
• 1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• 2 Egg Yolks
• 2 Tablespoons Plain Greek Yogurt
• 2 Tablespoons Honey
• 2 Teaspoons Vanilla
• 1 Cup Strawberry Jam, homemade or store-bought
• Buttermilk, for brushing

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, oatmeal, cinnamon, salt and baking powder together.
3. Add the butter, egg yolks, yogurt, honey, and vanilla. Mix until combined, adding 1 tablespoon of cold water at a time until the dough comes together and forms a ball. I added three.
4. Roll the dough onto a floured surface, into a 1/8-inch thickness.
5. Cut the dough into about 4″ x 4″ squares.
6. Place a heaping tablespoon of jam down the center of each square, leaving about 1/4 inch border. Brush the borders with buttermilk. Fold one half over the filling and then pinch the dough together at the ends.
7. Carefully place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Cover the bars and place the baking sheet in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. Once chilled, brush the tops of the bars lightly with buttermilk.
9. Bake on the middle rack for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown on top.
10. Allow to cool 5-10 minutes.
11. Store the bars in a glass container with a lid, layering them between pieces of parchment paper. These will keep up to 2-3 days or in the fridge for longer.

Quick Strawberry Jam

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
• 1/3 cup honey
• Juice of 1 lemon
• pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Add the strawberries, honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to a medium size pot set over high heat.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Use a potato masher or fork to break down and mash the strawberries.
4. Cook for an additional 5-8 minutes or until the jam has reduced and thickened.
5. Remove from the heat and cool. Store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Original Recipe by Half Baked Harvest.