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Fruit Oat and Pretzel Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Hailey
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Any Fruit Oat and Pretzel Bars combine the salty crunch of mini pretzels with the wholesome texture of oats and a sweet, fruity jam layer. Perfect as a snack or dessert, these bars deliver a delightful balance of sweet and savory with a buttery crumble topping, making them easy to customize with your favorite jam and fresh berries.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 4 cups salted mini pretzels
  • 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 – 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Filling

  • 10–12 ounces jam (strawberry, blackberry, or blueberry)
  • 1/2 cup fresh berries (chopped strawberries, raspberries, or other berries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars later.
  2. Process Pretzels and Mix Dry Ingredients: Using a food processor or blender, grind the salted mini pretzels into a fine powder resembling flour. Measure out 1 cup of this pretzel flour and place it in a large mixing bowl. Add the old fashioned oats, all-purpose or whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt to the bowl, mixing thoroughly to combine all dry ingredients.
  3. Incorporate Butter and Vanilla: Add the room temperature salted butter and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the butter into the flour mixture until it forms a combined dough that is slightly crumbly but holds together when pressed.
  4. Assemble the Bars: Press about one third of the dough firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create an even base layer. Spread the jam evenly over this dough layer, followed by sprinkling the fresh chopped berries on top. Crumble and scatter the remaining dough evenly over the jam and berry layer.
  5. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the crumble topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. The bars should be set but still moist inside.
  6. Cool and Store: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the baking dish. Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into squares. Store the bars in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of brown sugar depending on your preference for sweetness.
  • Feel free to use any type of jam and fresh berries to customize the flavor.
  • Make sure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
  • If you prefer a thicker crust, press more of the dough into the base and less on top.
  • Bars keep well stored in the refrigerator if you want them to last longer than a week.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: fruit bars, oat bars, pretzel bars, easy dessert, jam bars, fruit oat bars, homemade snack, no bake crust

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