Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper, leaving a couple of inches of overhang on two sides.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, pastry flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 4

Mix in the coconut oil until well combined. The mixture should be crumbly but the coconut oil should be evenly distributed.

Step 5

Press 2 cups of the oat mixture into the bottom of the parchment lined pan. Save the rest of the oat mixture for the topping.

Step 6

Bake for 20 minutes.

Step 7

In a small bowl, combine the berries, fruit preserves and cornstarch.

Step 8

Remove the baked crust from the oven and spread the fruit mixture evenly on top.

Step 9

Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture.

Step 10

Bake for another 30-35 minutes until slightly browned on top.

Step 11

Let cool for 5 minutes then remove from the pan and let cool on a wire rack.

Step 12

Let cool completely before cutting, about 1 hour.

Step 13

Slice into 12 bars.