Berry Oat Bars Recipe
Buttery oat crumble bars layered with a sweet-tart mixed berry filling and baked until golden—an easy, crowd-pleasing treat perfect for dessert or snacking.
Servings 8 bars
Calories 420kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups quick oats
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- ¼ cup strawberry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8" baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, salt, baking powder, and brown sugar. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Press 2/3 of the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake on center rack of preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- While the crust is baking, in another bowl, mix raspberries, blackberries, and brown sugar. Lightly mash. Stir in cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, lemon zest, and strawberry preserves.
- Spread berry mixture over crust. Top with remaining crumble.
- Bake an additional 35–40 minutes, until golden.
- Allow bars to cool 40–50 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Calories are automatically generated. For best results calculate based on your exact ingredients.
Recipe Notes:
- Use the bottom of a measuring cup to press the crust evenly.
- Make sure the cornstarch is fully mixed into the berries to help thicken the filling.
- Add a little extra cornstarch if your berries are especially juicy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 420kcal