400. Blackberry & cardamom crumb bars
Blackberry and Cardamom Crumb Bars
Makes 9 squares (gluten and refined sugar free)
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup + 1 Tbsp oat flour
5 cardamom pods, seeds taken out
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup cold-pressed coconut oil
1/2 cup honey
2 cups blackberries (fresh or frozen)
1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees. Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl, leaving 1 tablespoon of oat flour aside.
2. Add coconut oil and honey. Stir until combined.
3. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper. Divide the dough into 3 equal parts. Transfer two into the bottom of the baking pan and press to create an even base.
4. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of oat flour onto the base. This will prevent it from soaking the blackberry juice.
5. Cover the base with 2 cups of blackberries.
6. Use the remaining dough to create crumbs on top.
7. Transfer to the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Slice when completely cool.