Raspberry Oat Bars

Raspberry Oat Bars made with a raspberry jam filling.

These raspberry oat bars are a cross between a granola bar and a cookie. They have a delightfully crumbly oat crust and topping and a sweet raspberry filling.  I can indulge myself with a sweet treat all while convincing myself, it’s not all bad for me!

Okay, so they really don’t rank in the healthy area, but at least there’s oatmeal in there!  Somehow that seems to make it better in my book!

I love making these for school lunches and for road trips or just for snacking.  They are crumbly when eating, but they seem to pack well in a container.  They also stay fresh tasting for several days.

I love making these oatmeal bars whenever I crave something a little sweet.

These raspberry oat bars come together quickly and are made with raspberry jam! All you do is throw everything but the jam in a food processor and then put it directly in a pan.  You add the jam, more topping and then bake.  That’s it!

Can I use other types of jam?

You can easily substitute any jam that you have on hand or a one that is more to your liking.  I think these would be delicious with apricot jam, or maybe blackberry jam, or what about apple butter?  So many choices!

I have also made these Applesauce Oat Bars which are very similar and just as delicious.

What is the difference between different types of oatmeal?

This recipe calls for Old Fashioned Oatmeal

• Old Fashioned Oatmeal are also called rolled oats. These oats are thicker than quick cooking oats and hold their shape when baked in dishes.
• Quick Cooking Oats are thinner than old fashioned oats. 
• Instant Oats have been precooked and then dried. This is the type of oatmeal you find in single packets that you just add hot water.

What ingredient do I need to make Raspberry Oat Bars?

• Flour
• Old Fashioned Oats
• Butter
• Brown Sugar
• Cinnamon
• Raspberry Jam

How do I make Raspberry Oat Bars?

Other Great Dessert Recipes

• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Chocolate Cupcakes
• Coconut Macaroons
• Cocoa Apple Cake
• Cherry Almond Crisp

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Raspberry Oat Bars

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

40 mins

Total Time

55 mins

 

Quick snack bars made with raspberry jam.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy snack recipe, oat bars, rapberry oatmeal bars, raspberry jam

Servings: 12 people

Calories: 405 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 2 Cups flour
• 1 Cup Old Fashioned Oatmeal not quick cooking
• 1 Cup butter softened and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 Cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 1/3 Cups raspberry jam or your favorite jam
• 1/3 Cup Old Fashioned Oatmeal for topping

Instructions

1. Lightly spray a 9x13 glass baking dish.

2. In a food processor, put flour, oatmeal, butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Pulse until all ingredients are combined.

3. Set one cup aside.
4. Pour remaining mixture into baking dish. Pat down to bottom and sides of dish.
5. Spread jam across dry mixture.

6. With the remaining oat mixture, add 1/3 cup oatmeal. This adds a bit more texture to the topping. Sprinkle over jam.

7. Bake at 325 for 40-45 minutes.
8. Let cool before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Raspberry Oat Bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 405 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15g 23%

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Cholesterol 40mg 13%

Sodium 153mg 6%

Potassium 98mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 63g 21%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 36g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 9.5%

Vitamin C 4%

Calcium 3.5%

Iron 8.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe adapted from Williams Sonoma Baking Book