Description

Enjoy the delightful taste of Raspberry Oat Bars, featuring a crispy oat topping and a luscious raspberry filling. Simple to make, these bars are perfect for snacking or serving at gatherings, showcasing fresh ingredients for a wholesome treat.

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, room temp
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

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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, mixing until well blended.
Cut the butter into small pieces and add to the dry mixture. Use your fingers to incorporate the butter until it creates a dough that sticks together when pressed.
Drizzle the vanilla extract over the dough and mix it in using hands or a spoon. It may seem like too much for the pan, but it's correct.
Scoop about 2/3 of the dough into the prepared pan and press it down evenly to form the crust.
In a small bowl, combine all filling ingredients to keep raspberries from thawing too much.
Spread the raspberry filling over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle the remaining dough mixture over the top of the filling, lightly pressing it down.
Bake for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and jam bubbles at the edges. Let cool completely in the pan for about 2 hours, then chill for 2-3 hours or overnight before cutting.
Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for later.

Notes

Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
Using seedless raspberry jam helps achieve a smoother filling texture.
Chilling the bars helps to set the layers for easier slicing.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 250
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg