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Easy Gluten Free Rhubarb Bars

These gluten-free rhubarb bars are a delightful treat, perfect for a spring or summer dessert. The combination of sweet and tart flavors makes them irresistible!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats, gluten-free (80 grams)
  • 1 cup oat flour (100 grams)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca starch or cornstarch
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup melted vegetable shortening such as nutiva coconut/palm oil spread, or butter
Filling
  • 1 1/4 cups raspberry rhubarb compote
  • 2 cups chopped rhubarb, frozen or fresh (225 grams)
  • 1 1/4 cups raspberries, organic and frozen or fresh (170 grams)
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon raw cane sugar
Other
  • 1 Zest and juice of one lemon
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch or tapioca starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider using brown butter in the crust.