Berry Oat Bars Recipe
These Berry Oat Bars are a delicious, easy-to-make snack or breakfast option featuring a buttery oat crust with a sweet and tangy raspberry preserve filling. Perfectly balanced with natural sweeteners and a crunchy crumb topping, these bars offer a wholesome treat that’s great for on-the-go or anytime indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars (3x3 cut from 8x8 pan) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour or gluten free substitute
- 1 ½ cups quick oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar or granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
Filling
- ½ cup raspberry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with non-stick spray. Set the pan aside while you prepare the batter.
- Mix base ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour), quick oats, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Press bottom crust: Using your hands, press about two-thirds of the oat mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Make sure the layer is compact and relatively flat to form a sturdy base for the bars.
- Add preserves layer: Gently spread the raspberry preserves on top of the pressed crust, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges to prevent the preserves from scalding during baking.
- Add crumble topping: Crumble the remaining one-third of the oat mixture over the preserves evenly. Lightly press the crumbles with your hands to help them adhere but still remain crumbly.
- Bake: Place the pan on the center rack of your preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and golden.
- Cool and serve: Remove from oven and let the bars cool in the pan on a wire rack until completely set. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Be sure to leave the ½-inch border when spreading preserves to avoid scalding or spilling over during baking.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with your favorite gluten-free flour blend.
- The bars will keep well stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- You can substitute raspberry preserves with strawberry, blueberry, or any fruit jam of your choice.
- Melted coconut oil helps bind and add healthy fat but can be substituted with melted butter for a different flavor profile.
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