Description
These Raspberry Oat Bars offer an irresistible blend of buttery oats and fresh raspberries, making them a wholesome and satisfying treat for any occasion. Perfect for sharing with family or enjoying as a quick snack, these bars are simple to prepare and bound to impress.
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 bowl, combine flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut the butter into small cubes, add to the dry mixture, and mix until incorporated and forms a dough.
- Drizzle vanilla extract over the mixture and combine until it becomes dough-like.
- Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a small bowl, mix the filling ingredients to prevent the raspberries from thawing.
- Spread the raspberry filling over the crust, leaving a border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top of the jam and lightly press down.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool for 2 hours before chilling.
- Slice and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
For gluten-free options, use gluten-free oats.
Seedless jam is recommended for the filling to ensure smooth texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg