Berry Oatmeal Bars
An oatmeal bar topped with berry preserves and a buttery oatmeal topping.
Yield: 16
Calories: 543kcal
Materials
- 1 1/2 cups butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats, (not quick oats, or instant)
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 1/2 cups berry preserves, (any flavor preserves, really)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray non-stick spray in a 9 x 9" baking dish.
- In large bowl, mix together melted butter, both sugars, and vanilla.
- Stir in flour, oats, and salt. Set aside a heaping cup of mixture for topping.
- Press remaining oat mixture into baking dish.
- Spread preserves evenly over crust. Top with reserved oat mixture.
- Bake for 32 - 36 minutes. Sides should be set and center will be light golden brown. Allow to cool for 2 hours on a wire rack before cutting into, or serve warm with a scoop of ice cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 543kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 532IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg