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Chocolate Raspberry Oat Bars

Decadent Chocolate Raspberry Oat Bars for Your Sweet Cravings

These Chocolate Raspberry Oat Bars combine rich chocolate and tangy raspberries for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Oat Crust
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats substitute with gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat or All-Purpose Flour choose based on your dietary preference
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar swap with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic option
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Butter can be replaced with plant-based butter for a dairy-free option
Raspberry Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Raspberries avoid substitutes for best results
  • 1/2 cup Raspberry Jam strawberry jam can work if you seek a different fruit profile
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract no substitutions needed
Chocolate
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips dark chocolate chips can be used for a richer flavor

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, blend rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut cold butter into small cubes and mix with dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press two-thirds of the oat mixture into the bottom of the baking pan and bake for 10 to 13 minutes.
  5. Mix raspberries, jam, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl while the crust is baking.
  6. Layer raspberry mixture over the baked crust and sprinkle half of the chocolate chips on top.
  7. Crumble remaining oat mixture over raspberry layer and bake for another 22 to 25 minutes.
  8. Once baked, add remaining chocolate chips on top while warm and let cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to cool bars completely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours for best results. Can be frozen for later enjoyment.

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