Oatmeal Jam Bars
These Oatmeal Jam Bars are buttery, chewy, and layered with your favorite jam. Quick to make, freezer-friendly, and dangerously snackable.
Servings: 16
Calories: 287kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup jam or preserves, strawberry, raspberry, apricot, your choice
Instructions
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or grease well.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Stir in melted butter and vanilla until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press ⅔ of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Spread jam evenly over the top, leaving a little space around the edges. Crumble the remaining oat mixture on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown on top and bubbly around the edges. Let cool completely before slicing (seriously, it's worth the wait).
- Cut into squares and serve. Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 4 days—or freeze and snack as needed.
Notes
- Jam type: Use thick, high-quality jam or preserves, runny jam can leak and burn around the edges.
- Oats: Rolled oats give you that hearty texture; quick oats make the bars softer and less defined.
- Add-ins: Toss in a handful of chopped nuts or shredded coconut to the topping if you like.
- Slicing tip: Let them cool completely for clean cuts, warm bars = crumble city.
- Make ahead: These bars actually get better the next day. The flavors settle and the oat base firms up.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg
