Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Apricot Oatmeal Bars, a perfect blend of sweetness and wholesome goodness. These bars are ideal for a quick snack, energizing breakfast, or satisfying dessert. Made with rolled oats and apricot preserves, they offer a chewy texture that pairs beautifully with the fruity flavor. The recipe is straightforward, allowing you to whip up a batch in no time, making them great for sharing at gatherings or enjoying solo. Customize them with your favorite nuts or other fruit preserves to create your unique treat. Get ready to enjoy these deliciously simple bars that will soon become a favorite in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 cup apricot preserves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, baking soda, rolled oats, and flour until well mixed.
- Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spread apricot preserves evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the top of the preserves.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg