Whole Grain Fruit-Filled Bars

Name: Whole Grain Fruit-Filled Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 16 bars
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup cold; 2 tablespoons cold water; 3/4 cup fruit preserves or jam

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
16 bars
Course
Dessert, Snacks

Whole Grain Fruit-Filled Bars

Iris Warren

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Homemade Whole Grain Fruit-Filled Bars are the perfect treat for school lunches, an after school snack, or grabbing on the go!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons cold water
3/4 cup fruit preserves or jam

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt. Pulse for 30 seconds.
3. Add the butter and cold water and pulse until the dough holds together when pressed.
4. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish, line it with parchment paper, and grease the parchment paper.
5. Divide the dough mixture in half and press half into the prepared baking dish, using the back of a spatula to press down evenly.
6. Spread the preserves evenly on top of the dough. Sprinkle the remaining dough evenly on top of the preserves and gently press down using the back of a spatula.
7. Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Cool, cut into 1 1/2 x 4-inch bars, and serve.
Note-bars can be stored at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.