Description
These Raspberry Oat Bars are a delightful treat made with wholesome oats and fresh raspberries. Perfect for afternoon snacks or a light dessert, they are simple to prepare and offer a burst of fruity flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250 grams) flour
- 2 cups (180 grams) rolled oats gluten-free oats if you're gf
- 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 seedless is recommended – or another type that goes well with raspberries
- 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 large mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until well mixed.
- Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the dry mixture, working it in with your fingers until the dough starts to come together.
- Drizzle vanilla extract over the dough and mix it in with your hands or a spoon until fully incorporated.
- Press about 2/3 of the dough into the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a small bowl, combine all filling ingredients to avoid thawing the raspberries.
- Spread the raspberry filling over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the top of the jam and press it lightly into the jam.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling, then cool completely in the pan for about 2 hours before chilling for at least 2-3 hours or overnight before cutting.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze in squares for up to 3 months.
Notes
Use gluten-free oats to make this recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Let the bars cool completely before cutting to ensure they hold their shape well.
For best results, chill the bars overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg