Description
These Raspberry Oat Bars are a delightful treat with their sweet and tangy raspberry filling and buttery oat crust. Perfect for snacks or dessert, they combine simple ingredients for a homemade taste that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250 grams) flour
- 2 cups (180 grams) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (225 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (355 grams) fresh or frozen raspberries
- 7 tablespoons (125 grams) raspberry jam
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C) and line an 8"x8" pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut the butter into small cubes and mix it into the dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Add the vanilla extract to the dough and mix until it forms a thick consistency.
- Press about 2/3 of the dough into the prepared pan to create the base crust.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the raspberry filling ingredients gently.
- Spread the raspberry filling over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the jam layer and lightly press down.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and jam is bubbling.
- Cool completely in the pan on a rack for about 2 hours. Chill before cutting and serving.
Notes
Use gluten-free oats if necessary for a gluten-free option.
These bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days and are great for meal prep.
They freeze well; just slice and freeze in a single layer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg