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Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars

Luscious Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars for a Sweet Spring Treat

Delight in these Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars, combining sweet and tart flavors for a perfect spring dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat for nuttiness
  • 1 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats Avoid quick oats
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Nutmeg is an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Dairy-free option: coconut oil
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Rhubarb Fresh or frozen, do not thaw
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on tartness
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Can substitute with arrowroot powder
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice Can swap with lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Enhances flavor, optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add melted butter to the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture resembles clumpy wet sand.
  4. Press two-thirds of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  5. Mix rhubarb, granulated sugar, cornstarch, orange juice, orange zest, and salt in another bowl.
  6. Spread the rhubarb mixture over the baked crust and sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top.
  7. Bake for an additional 30-40 minutes until golden and filling is bubbly.
  8. Allow cooling in the pan for 10-15 minutes before lifting out with parchment paper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

For best results, chill the bars before slicing for neat cuts and consider adding berries for variation.

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