5 from 18 votes
Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars
Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars feature a dense, crumbly oat base and topping sandwiching a fresh raspberry filling. The oats and brown sugar baked with butter create a golden crust with a chewy texture complemented by the juicy, slightly tart raspberry layer. The cornstarch in the filling thickens fruit juices, preventing sogginess. These bars offer a handheld dessert or snack combining sweet fruit and hearty oats.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
139 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Crumble
- 1 cup rolled oats old-fashioned
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup butter chilled and diced, unsalted
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Raspberry Filling
- 2 cups raspberries fresh
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy lifting.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add the chilled, diced butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the oat mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, gently mix the raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until the raspberries are well coated.
- Press about two-thirds of the oat mixture into the bottom of your prepared pan to form a firm base. Evenly spread the raspberry mixture over this base, then sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top.
- Pop it in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the raspberry filling is bubbly. Let it cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, lift out of the pan using the parchment paper (if used), and cut into bars. Delight in the rich raspberry flavor with the earthy texture of oats!
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Notes
- Frozen raspberries can be used without thawing but add extra cornstarch to offset moisture.
- Store bars in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or up to 5 days refrigerated.
- Bars freeze well for up to 3 months when wrapped properly.
- Try substituting blueberries or blackberries and adding chopped nuts for textural variation.
- Use gluten-free flour and oats for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
139kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
57mg
(2%)
Potassium
59mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
182IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 182IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.