Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Apricot Oatmeal Bars, a perfect blend of wholesome oats and sweet apricot preserves. These bars are incredibly easy to make, with just a few simple ingredients that create a satisfying treat for any occasion—be it a snack, breakfast, or dessert. With their crumbly texture and rich flavor, these bars promise to impress both family and friends. Bake up a batch today to enjoy the comforting goodness of these fruity oat squares!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 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 and grease 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. Mix until you achieve a crumbly texture.
- Press about two cups of this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- Spread the apricot preserves evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top of the apricot filling evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow cooling before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg