Lemony Raisin Oatmeal Bars
Brighten your snack game with these irresistible Lemony Raisin Oatmeal Bars—a perfect blend of chewy and crumbly textures with a burst of citrusy zest! This easy recipe combines wholesome rolled oats, plump raisins, and the refreshing tang of lemon juice and zest for a unique twist on classic oatmeal bars. A buttery crumb mixture doubles as both the base and the golden topping, ensuring a satisfying crunch in every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, these bars are ideal for breakfast on-the-go, an afternoon pick-me-up, or even a light dessert. With their balance of natural sweetness and vibrant citrus flavor, these lemon oatmeal bars will be your new favorite treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, mix together the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Melt the unsalted butter and pour it over the dry mixture. Stir well until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Reserve 1/2 cup of this crumb mixture for the topping and set it aside.
To the remaining mixture, add the raisins, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until evenly combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form an even base layer.
Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the top to create a crumble topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 23-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bars are set.
Remove the dish from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
Slice into 12 even bars and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2790 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.8 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.3 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1719 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 489.2 g | 178% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.8 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 261.5 g | ||
| Protein | 45.9 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 329 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2236 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
