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Delicious and Easy Oatmeal Bars Recipe
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Delicious and Easy Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 7x11-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add beaten egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. Press half of the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Heat raspberry preserves slightly and spread them evenly over the base.
  6. Crumble the remaining oat mixture on top of the preserves.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  8. 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.