Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Apricot Oatmeal Bars, a perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and sweet flavors. These chewy oat bars, filled with luscious apricot preserves, are incredibly versatile—enjoy them as a breakfast treat, a midday snack, or a dessert at gatherings. With just 10 minutes of preparation time and simple ingredients, you can create a delicious homemade treat that is sure to impress family and friends. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these bars are bound to be a hit. Customize them by adding nuts or spices for an extra twist!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp 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 spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, baking soda, rolled oats, and flour until crumbly.
- Press 2 cups of this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish as the base.
- Spread the apricot preserves evenly over the crust.
- Top with the remaining oat mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg