Orange Crunch Bars

Indulge in the citrusy sweetness of Orange Crunch Bars, a delightful combination of buttery crumb layers and tangy orange filling that’s destined to brighten your day. These bars feature a crisp base made from rolled oats, chopped almonds, and orange zest, perfectly complemented by a luscious filling of sweetened condensed milk and fresh orange juice. Topped with a golden crumble and finished with a zesty orange glaze, each bite offers a balanced harmony of crunch and creaminess. Ready in just 40 minutes, this simple yet sophisticated treat is perfect for potlucks, afternoon snacks, or a light dessert. With their vibrant citrus flavor and easy-to-follow steps, these Orange Crunch Bars are sure to become your new favorite go-to bake!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 120 grams Unsalted butter
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 150 grams All-purpose flour
• 75 grams Rolled oats
• 60 grams Chopped almonds
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 200 milliliters Sweetened condensed milk
• 60 milliliters Fresh orange juice
• 120 grams Powdered sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Add the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, chopped almonds, salt, and orange zest to the butter mixture. Mix until crumbly.

Step 4

Press two-thirds of the mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan to form the crust layer. Set the remainder of the mixture aside for topping.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and fresh orange juice until smooth.

Step 6

Pour the orange mixture evenly over the crust in the pan, spreading it with a spatula if needed.

Step 7

Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the orange filling.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.

Step 9

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 10

While the bars are cooling, make the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1-2 teaspoons of orange juice (or as needed) to reach your desired drizzling consistency.

Step 11

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars.

Step 12

Cut into 12 squares or bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	960.6 grams (960.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3749

Total Fat 160.30g	206%
Saturated Fat 77.30g	387%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.90g
Cholesterol 353mg	118%
Sodium 940mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 544.50g	198%
Dietary Fiber 19.70g	70%
Total Sugars 365.10g
Protein 62.10g	124%

Vitamin D 21IU	103%
Calcium 953mg	73%
Iron 14mg	76%
Potassium 2031mg	43%

*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: 37.3%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 56.3%