Strawberry Oatmeal Cookie Bars

From:  http://www.crazyvegankitchen.com/vegan-oatmeal-cookie-bars-with-homemade-strawberry-chia-seed-jam/

Ingredients

Strawberry Chia Seed Jam:
3/4 cup Chopped Strawberries
3 tablespoons honey
1 t. vanilla extract
1 tablespoon Chia Seeds

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Vegan Oatmeal Cookie Dough:
1 cup Rolled Oats
1 cup Sorghum Flour
1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 t. vanilla extract
Scant 1/2 cup Coconut Oil, softened but not melted

zest of two lemons
1 batch Strawberry Chia Seed Jam

Instructions

Strawberry Chia Seed Jam: In a small pot, combine strawberries, honey and vanilla over a low heat. Using a heat proof spatula, stir the mixture whilst pressing down slightly on the strawberries to break them down. Cook for 5-10 minutes, or until the strawberries have released their juice.
Add chia seeds into the pot and stir well. Continue cooking over low heat, whilst stirring, for another 2-3 minutes or until the jam has thickened. Transfer to a bowl to cool.

Oatmeal Cookie Dough:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 6 inch baking tin with silicone or baking paper.
In a bowl, combine Rolled Oats, Sorghom Flour, Sea Salt, Baking Soda and maple syrup. Whisk to combine. Add softened coconut oil and vanilla into the mixture and start rubbing with your fingertips until you end up with a moist crumble-like mixture. Make sure to work with just your finger tips!

Press 2/3 of your cookie dough into the prepared baking tin with a spoon so that it forms a nice, flat surface. Spread prepared Jam on the surface of your cookie base. Crumble the remaining third of the cookie dough over the surface of the jam and pop tin into the oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is slightly golden.
Remove from oven and let cool thoroughly before cutting into pieces to enjoy 🙂