Berry Oat Bars

Name: Berry Oat Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup seedless raspberry preserves, warmed; 2 cups fresh blueberries

“I found this quick dessert in a cookbook for children,” writes Faye Mayberry of St. David, Arizona. “I lightened it and increased the amount of oats for more fiber. My family couldn’t even tell that I had changed the recipe!”

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup seedless raspberry preserves, warmed
2 cups fresh blueberries

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar and salt. Stir in butter until blended.
Press 1-1/2 cups of oat mixture into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Carefully spread preserves over crust; sprinkle with blueberries. Top with remaining oat mixture.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 300 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Berry Oat Bars in Light & Tasty August/September 2007

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jmkasprak

Jun 11, 2011

"This stuff is really good," said my husband after his 2nd serving of the day. I had to substitute orange marmalade for half of the raspberry preserves, and I think it brought another flavor to the party. We microwave each serving for about 15 seconds for a eat-with-a-spoon yummy treat.