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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » Brownies and Bars

    Raspberry Oat Bars

    Published: Jan 16, 2020 · Modified: May 26, 2022 by Ang Paris · 9 Comments
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    Raspberry Oat Bars with a sweet crumb topping are a cinch to make. They are just divine for your bake sales, potlucks, parties or as an afterschool snack.
    Total Time 50 minutes minutes
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    Raspberry Jam Oat bars are a quick and easy dessert or snack idea, and they made a great addition to any party or potluck. Plus, you can easily change up the flavor by changing the flavor of jam. via @jugglingactmamaRaspberry Jam Oat bars are a quick and easy dessert or snack idea, and they made a great addition to any party or potluck. Plus, you can easily change up the flavor by changing the flavor of jam. via @jugglingactmamaRaspberry Jam Oat bars are a quick and easy dessert or snack idea, and they made a great addition to any party or potluck. Plus, you can easily change up the flavor by changing the flavor of jam. via @jugglingactmama

    Raspberry Jam Oat bars are a quick and easy dessert or snack idea, and they made a great addition to any party or potluck. Plus, you can easily change up the oatmeal fruit bars by swapping the flavor of jam.

    Raspberry Oat Bars - hero image featuring the thin oat bars on a table.
    These dessert bars with an oatmeal crumble top with the raspberry filling are out of this world.

    The great thing about these Raspberry Jam Oatmeal bars is, they're not overly sweet and you can easily change the flavor just by switching the jam!

    These raspberry oat crumble bars have the most delicious buttery crust with sweet raspberry jam filling really take so little effort. You're going to just love how easy it is to make this delicious treat.

    🧂 Ingredients

    I pretty much always have all of these simple ingredients on hand - which makes this great recipe a win in my book!

    • all-purpose flour
    • baking soda
    • salt
    • quick-cooking oats
    • packed brown sugar
    • cream cheese
    • butter
    • seedless raspberry preserves
    • lemon juice

    This is meant to be a brief overview of this raspberry bars recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    🔪Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 9x9x2-inch baking pan with parchment paper. (I like to use coconut oil to grease my pan). Set aside.
    2. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt, quick oats and brown sugar. Set aside.
    3. In a large bowl cream the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer. Add the flour mixture; beat on low speed until the mixture is crumbly. Measure out 1 cup of the crumb mixture, set aside.
    4. Press the remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
    5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the preserves and lemon juice. Carefully spread the preserves mixture over the hot crust. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the top.
    6. Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
    7. Cool in pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.
    Raspberry Oat bars and a stack of plates on a table.

    Equipment

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    • 9x12 OR 9x13 Baking Pan
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Dry Measuring Cups
    • Spoonula
    • Mixing Bowls

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    Close up of a raspberry oatmeal fruit bar.

    ⏲️ Storage

    Store your bars in an airtight container. I love using bakery boxes from Sistema. The raspberry oat bars will stay fresh for up to a week in a container.

    💭 Frequently Asked Questions

    Here are some questions, and answers, people often ask about our chewy raspberry oatmeal bars:

    What flavors of jam are good in oatmeal fruit bars?

    Pretty much any jam, preserve or marmalade is going to be a delicious substitute in Raspberry Oat Bars! Here are some of my favorite flavors:
    - strawberry jam
    - peach preserves
    - apricot-pineapple jam
    - blueberry jam
    - orange marmalade

    Can you freeze homemade oat bars?

    If you want to freeze the bars, wrap each one in plastic wrap and place all the individually wrapped bars into a freezer bag. These will last 2-3 months in the freezer.

    My kiddos love these for an after school snack, and frankly, so do I!

    Close up horizontal image of a raspberry oatmeal bar on a white plate.

    📖 Variations

    We recommend that you try our recipe for the first time just as it is written for the best results, because that is how the recipe has been tested.

    However, the next time you make it, you might consider one of these different ways of making this great recipe.

    • Add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract or a ¼ teaspoon of almond extract to the cream cheese and butter mixture for added flavor.
    • Make a glaze with confectioner's sugar and lemon zest and juice or drizzle white chocolate over the top of the cooled raspberry streusel bars.
    • Use whole wheat flour, or on the other hand, gluten-free flour.

    While I have not tried making gluten-free bars, these could potentially be made with gluten-free oats and almond flour.

    😋 Similar Recipes

    Next time, try one of these yummy bar recipes instead:

    • Nanaimo Bars
    • Oatmeal Fig Bars
    • Pecan Pie Bars
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
    • Cherry Pie Bars
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    • Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
    • Oatmeal Fig Bars
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    📋 Raspberry Oat Bars

    These little bars are just enough of a treat without being heavy and super filling.

    Not ready to make these yet? Don’t forget to pin this recipe for later! When you do make it, please be sure to tag me on Instagram @jugglingactmama or #jugglingactmama – I’d love to see your pictures!

    And finally, if you get a chance, please comment and leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!

    These Raspberry Jam Oatmeal bars are a quick and easy dessert or snack idea! Change up the flavor by changing the jam!

    Raspberry Oat Bars

    Raspberry Oat Bars with a sweet crumb topping are a cinch to make. They are just divine for your bake sales, potlucks, parties or as an afterschool snack.
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Raspberry Oat Bars
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16 bars
    Calories: 72kcal
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • 9x12 OR 9x13 Baking Pan
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Dry Measuring Cups
    • Spoonula
    • Mixing Bowls

    Ingredients

    • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
    • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ⅓ cup quick-cooking oats
    • 3 tablespoon packed brown sugar
    • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 2 tablespoon butter softened
    • ⅓ cup seedless raspberry preserves
    • ½ teaspoon lemon juice

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 9x9x2-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt, oats and brown sugar. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl cream the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer. Add the flour mixture; beat on low speed until the mixture is crumbly. Measure out 1 cup of the crumb mixture, set aside.
    • Press the remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the preserves and lemon juice. Carefully spread the preserves mixture over the hot crust. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the top.
    • Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
    • Cool in pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

    Notes

    ⏲️ Storage
    Store your bars in an airtight container. I love using bakery boxes from Sistema. The raspberry oat bars will stay fresh for up to a week in a container like this.
    💭 Frequently Asked Questions
    What flavors of jam are good in oatmeal fruit bars?
    Pretty much any jam, preserve or marmalade is going to be a delicious substitute in Raspberry Oat Bars! Here are some of my favorite flavors:
    - strawberry jam
    - peach preserves
    - apricot-pineapple jam
    - blueberry jam
    - orange marmalade
    Can you freeze homemade oat bars?
    If you want to freeze the bars, wrap each one in plastic wrap and place all the individually wrapped bars into a freezer bag. These will last 2-3 months in the freezer.

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bar | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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    Comments

    1. Linda Heng says

      September 30, 2014 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for sharing these awesome recipes! I definitely have to try to make the raspberry oatmeal bars! 🙂

      Reply
    2. Kristen says

      September 30, 2014 at 10:30 pm

      5 stars
      Everything looks amazing I can't wait to try them out!

      Reply
    3. Alina says

      October 01, 2014 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      These look fairly easy to make and sound delicious!

      Reply
    4. Marlene says

      October 01, 2014 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      I know my boys will love blueberry crumble bars and my husband will love the raspberry oatmeal bars. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    5. Alina says

      October 04, 2014 at 9:42 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy recipes.

      Reply
    6. Michelle J. says

      October 08, 2014 at 10:15 am

      5 stars
      I think my kiddo would love these.

      Reply
    7. eymi adrianza says

      October 09, 2014 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      mmm yummy!! and it doesnt look hard at all. i will try it

      Reply
    8. Heather Acampora says

      October 17, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yummy! I love your recipes, can't wait to try these out. My kiddos would love them and my hubby too!

      Reply
    9. Polly Hall says

      January 15, 2020 at 2:26 pm

      5 stars
      These sounds so goo can not wait to make them.

      Reply

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