Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
These Raspberry Oatmeal Bars have a buttery oat crust filled with a delicious raspberry jam center. They are full of fresh raspberries and finished off with an irresistible crumble topping. They’re the perfect sweet snack!
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Raspberries are one of my favorite fruits. They’re sweet, but not too sweet, with just the right amount of tart flavor to keep them balanced. They really and truly shine in these irresistible Raspberry Oatmeal Bars!
These bars start with a buttery, oat crumble that serves as both your crust and topping. I love to add flaked coconut to mine for a hint of nutty flavor.
The filling in these Raspberry Oatmeal Bars is made with fresh raspberries and raspberry jam, plus some fresh lemon zest for brightness. The lemon zest really brings out the raspberry flavor; it’s so good!
I’ve made these Raspberry Oatmeal Bars so many times because my kids keep requesting them. They’re perfect for dessert, or a sweet afternoon snack, which is their favorite time to enjoy them. Give them a try and I bet you’ll love them, too!
Ingredients for Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
A full list of ingredients, measurements, and instructions are located in the recipe card below.
- all purpose flour
- old fashioned oats
- granulated white sugar
- shredded sweetened coconut
- baking powder
- salt
- cinnamon
- unsalted butter
- fresh raspberries
- raspberry jam
- cornstarch
- lemon zest
How to Make Raspberry Oatmeal Bars – Step by Step
A full list of ingredients, measurements, and instructions are located in the recipe card below.
- Combine all dry crumble ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
- Stir in melted butter until clumpy dough forms.
- Press half of the crumble into a parchment lined square baking dish. Bake for 8 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Mash all of the filling ingredients together in a medium sized bowl.
- Spread over par-baked crust, then sprinkle remaining crumble over the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes.
Raspberry Oatmeal Bars – Tips and Notes
- Line your baking dish with parchment paper for easier removal of your bars. It also makes clean-up easier.
- Make sure to use old-fashioned oats, not quick cooking or steel cut.
- The fresh raspberries and raspberry jam can be replaced with fresh strawberries and strawberry jam for a yummy alternative!
- The flaked coconut can be omitted if you have an allergy or don’t care for coconut.
- Make sure to allow your Raspberry Oatmeal Bars to cool completely before lifting out of the pan with the parchment paper. They will cut much better and won’t fall apart once they are completely cool.
Storing and Freezing
Any leftover Raspberry Oatmeal Bars can be stored in an airtight container on the counter top for up to four days.
To freeze, place the cut bars in a freezer safe container or large ziplock bag for up to 6 months. Allow the bars to thaw on the counter top before enjoying them.
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Recipe: Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
For the crust/crumble
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pinch of cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 stick, melted
For the raspberry filling
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 2 Tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
For the Crumble
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line an 8×8” pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats, sugar, shredded coconut, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add the melted butter and stir until a clumpy dough forms.
- Firmly press half of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the pan in an even layer. Bake the crumble for 8 minutes while you prepare the raspberry layer.
For the Raspberry Layer
- Add all of the ingredients (fresh raspberries, raspberry jam, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest) to a medium bowl and mash them together. You want to break up the raspberries into large chunks and evenly distribute the cornstarch and lemon zest.
- When the crust has par-baked, spread the raspberry jam mixture over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining crumble layer over the top of the raspberry jam.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crumble is golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once they're cooled, remove them from the pan using the parchment paper and slice into your desired size.
Notes
- Line your baking dish with parchment paper for easier removal of your bars. It also makes clean-up easier.
- Make sure to use old-fashioned oats, not quick cooking or steel cut.
- The fresh raspberries and raspberry jam can be replaced with fresh strawberries and strawberry jam for a yummy alternative!
- The flaked coconut can be omitted if you have an allergy or don’t care for coconut.
- Make sure to allow your Raspberry Oatmeal Bars to cool completely before lifting out of the pan with the parchment paper. They will cut much better and won’t fall apart once they are completely cool.
- Any leftover Raspberry Oatmeal Bars can be stored in an airtight container on the counter top for up to four days.
I made these with blackberries! Omitted the coconut and they were a hit. Doubled the recipe and cooked it in a jelly roll pan that was 11×15. I serve these for breakfast with a good cup of coffee! Five big stars!
Have not made oatmeal bars for a while now since the holidays. I think it’s time to get back on it! I love the raspberry filling!
I love raspberry, oatmeal, and coconut so this is a perfect dessert for me! My family also enjoyed them. I have to confess That in addition to eating them as a bar, I tried one in a bowl with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream and it was also delish! Thank you for sharing!
That’s a great idea! Glad you enjoyed them.
This looks so tasty! I never would have thought of putting raspberry and oatmeal together. I know I’m going to be trying this soon.
Ooo I would love these bars. I am a huge fan of raspberries.