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Chocolate Raspberry Oat Bars Recipe

Chocolate Raspberry Oat Bars Recipe
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Delicious and chewy Chocolate Raspberry Oat Bars featuring a buttery oat crust layered with fresh raspberries, raspberry jam, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect as a snack or dessert, these bars combine the wholesome texture of oats with the tartness of raspberries and the rich sweetness of chocolate.

Ingredients

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Crust and Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter (cold, cut into pieces)
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips (for layering)
  • remaining semi-sweet mini chocolate chips (for topping)

Filling

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1/4 cup raspberry jam
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal later.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat or all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute all ingredients evenly.
  3. Incorporate Butter: Cut the cold butter into the oat mixture using a pastry blender, fork, or your fingers until the dough just starts to come together. It should be somewhat sticky but not too crumbly.
  4. Form Base Layer: Press about two thirds of the oat mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
  5. Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 to 13 minutes until the edges are lightly browned and set.
  6. Prepare Raspberry Filling: While the crust bakes, mix the fresh or frozen raspberries with raspberry jam and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until well combined.
  7. Assemble Bars: Spread the raspberry filling evenly over the hot baked crust. Sprinkle half of the chocolate chips over the raspberry layer.
  8. Add Topping Layer: Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate chips in small pieces to cover the filling.
  9. Final Bake: Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 22 to 25 minutes or until the oat topping is lightly browned and the raspberry filling is bubbly.
  10. Add Final Chocolate: Remove the bars from the oven and immediately sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top to melt slightly.
  11. Cool and Chill: Let the bars cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Store any leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
  • For a gluten-free version, try substituting the flour with almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend, but note the texture may vary.
  • You can experiment with different fresh or frozen berries such as blueberries or blackberries along with their respective jams for a variation.
  • Make sure to cool and refrigerate the bars before cutting to ensure clean slices.
  • These bars are great for making ahead and serving as a portable snack or dessert.

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