Description
These chewy oatmeal bars feature a delightful blend of hearty oats and sweet raspberry preserves. They’re quick and easy to make, perfect for a snack, dessert, or breakfast on the go. With a crispy, golden top and a soft fruity center, these bars are bound to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12-ounce jar raspberry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 7×11-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add beaten egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Press half of the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Heat raspberry preserves slightly and spread them evenly over the base.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture on top of the preserves.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Let the bars cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For a healthier version, swap all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour and reduce sugar.
- You can substitute raspberry preserves with other fruit preserves like apricot or strawberry.
- For clean cuts, ensure the bars are fully cooled before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: Delicious and Easy Oatmeal Bars Recipe