100% Whole Grain Strawberry Oat Bars (vegan, dairy-free options)

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

rolled oats

3/4 cup

white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour

1/2 cup

brown sugar or raw sugar

2 tsp

lemon zest

1/4 tsp

baking powder

1/4 tsp

salt

3/4 cup

unsalted butter, cold OR 2/3 cup (150 grams) room temperature (should be like softened butter) coconut oil for a vegan / dairy-free version

2 1/2 cups

strawberries (about 12-15 medium strawberries - 353 grams without the stems), chopped into 1/4" chunks

7 tbsp

strawberry jam

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract