Description
Raspberry Oat Bars offer a combination of tangy raspberries and rich oats, making them a delightful, easy-to-make treat for any occasion. Perfect for snacking or dessert, these bars are a wholesome option for those looking for a delicious homemade recipe.
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). Line an 8"x8" pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Add butter cubes to the dry mixture and blend with fingers until dough forms clumps.
- Drizzle vanillla extract over the dough and mix until it holds together.
- Reserve about 2/3 of the dough for the topping and press the remainder firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, mix raspberries and jam together to create the filling.
- Spread the raspberry mixture over the crust, leaving a bit of space around the edges.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the jam and press lightly.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden and bubbling. Let cool for about 2 hours, then chill before cutting.
Notes
For gluten-free bars, use gluten-free rolled oats.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze sliced bars in a single layer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg