1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix the rolled oats, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Press two-thirds of the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish.
6. In a separate bowl, mix the fresh raspberries with lemon juice and maple syrup.
7. Spread the raspberry mixture over the oat layer in the baking dish.
8. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the raspberry layer.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown.
10. Allow the bars to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Expert Tips for Success
For the best results, make sure to use fresh raspberries for a burst of flavor in every bite. Avoid overmixing the oat mixture to maintain a crumbly texture in the bars. You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to your preference. To enhance the flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of lemon zest to the oat mixture.
