Fruit Filled Oatmeal Bars

Sink your teeth into these irresistible Fruit Filled Oatmeal Bars, a dessert-meets-snack recipe that’s both wholesome and delightfully sweet. Featuring a buttery, crumbly oatmeal crust and topping, these bars are layered with your choice of luscious fruit preserves—like raspberry, strawberry, or apricot—for a pop of vibrant, fruity flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple pantry staples like old-fashioned rolled oats, brown sugar, and vanilla, this recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious. Perfect for breakfast on-the-go, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a crowd-pleasing potluck treat, these oatmeal bars strike the perfect balance of chewy, sweet, and satisfying. Plus, they’re customizable—switch up the fruit preserves to suit your taste or the season. Serve them cooled for neat slices or warm with a dollop of ice cream for an indulgent dessert option!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Light brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cups Fruit preserves (e.g., raspberry, strawberry, or apricot)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easier removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Pour the melted butter and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the mixture becomes crumbly and evenly moistened.

Step 4

Set aside 1 cup of the oatmeal mixture for the topping. Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create an even crust.

Step 5

Spread the fruit preserves over the crust layer, leaving about a 1/4-inch border around the edges to prevent sticking during baking.

Step 6

Sprinkle the reserved oatmeal mixture over the fruit layer, ensuring it is evenly distributed but still slightly crumbly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the preserves are bubbly.

Step 8

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, about 1 hour.

Step 9

Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into 12 equal squares or bars and serve.

Step 10

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1084.7 grams (1084.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4195

Total Fat 157.80g	202%
Saturated Fat 93.40g	467%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 388mg	129%
Sodium 1362mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate 677.30g	246%
Dietary Fiber 24.40g	87%
Total Sugars 383.10g
Protein 40.10g	80%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 272mg	21%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 1214mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.1%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 63.2%