Strawberry Oatmeal Vegan Breakfast Bars

     2 Cups Old Fashioned Oatmeal dry
    1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour
    1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
    1/4 teaspoon Salt
    1/4 cup Maple Syrup
    1/2 Cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce
    2 Tablespoons Almond or Cashew Butter
    1 Cup Chopped Strawberries
    1/2 Cup Strawberry Jam

Preheat oven to 350°F
    
Line a 9x9 pan with foil and spray with nonstick.
    
In large bowl; mix oatmeal, flour, baking powder and salt.
    
Stir in maple syrup, apple sauce and nut butter until combined.
    
Press mixture into prepared pan. Use your hands to press into an even layer.
   
Mix strawberries and jam. Spread evenly on top of oatmeal mixture.
    
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until edges are browned and strawberries are bubbling.
    
Let cool completely (can be in refrigerator).
    
Remove entire piece of foil from pan. Carefully peel foil from bars and transfer bars to cutting board.
    
Cut into squares or bars. Store in refrigerator.