Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Raspberry Chia Seed Oat Bar Recipe
Serving Amount
Ingredients
21⁄2 cups raspberries
2 Tbsp. chia seeds
2 Tbsp. honey
13⁄4 cups flour
11⁄2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 tsp. baking powder
1⁄2 tsp. salt
1⁄4 cups honey
3 Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1⁄2 cup almond butter
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350F and line a 10×10 or 12x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a bowl, mash raspberries, chia seeds and 2 tbsp. Of honey using a fork or whisk and set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt.
Step 4
Add remaining honey, vegetable oil, brown sugar, almond butter and vanilla extract. Stir until well-combined.
Step 5
Reserve 1 cup of dough. Flatten the remaining into baking pan, pressing firmly to form the foundation of the bars.
Step 6
Spread raspberry mixture over top of uncooked crust.
Step 7
Crumble the remainder of dough evenly over top of filling. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 8
Let cool, cut into squares and enjoy! Store refrigerated.
