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Jam Filled Oatmeal Bars

Mouthwatering Jam Filled Oatmeal Bars You’ll Love to Make

These Jam Filled Oatmeal Bars are a quick and customizable dessert that will remind you of cherished childhood treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oat Crust
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with coconut oil for dairy-free version.
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Use a brown sugar substitute for lower-calorie option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional almond extract can be added.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with a gluten-free flour blend if needed.
  • 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats Quick oats can be used, but texture will vary.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Essential for taste enhancement.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Do not omit for optimal results.
For the Filling
  • 3/4 cup Jam or Preserves Use your favorite flavor or homemade jams.

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8 inch baking dish with foil or parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add all-purpose flour, old-fashioned oats, salt, and baking soda to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined.
  4. Chill about 3/4 cup of the dough in the refrigerator to firm up slightly.
  5. Press the remaining dough into the bottom of the baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
  6. Spread the jam or preserves evenly over the baked base once cooled slightly.
  7. Crumble the chilled dough over the jam layer evenly.
  8. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Let the pan cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into bars.
  10. Slice the cooled bars into squares or rectangles and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use accurate measurements and avoid overmixing to ensure soft and chewy bars. Experiment with different flavors for customization.

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