Mock Nutrigrain Bars
Get ready to enjoy the taste of homemade perfection with these delightful Mock Nutrigrain Bars! This easy recipe combines wholesome rolled oats, buttery crumbles, and your favorite fruity preserves to create a snack that’s sweet, satisfying, and ideal for busy mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups. Made with simple pantry staples, these bars feature a soft, cookie-like base layered with a luscious fruit filling, topped with a golden, crumbly oat topping for the ultimate texture combination. Ready in just over 30 minutes, these make-ahead homemade bars are a healthier, budget-friendly alternative to store-bought options. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert, they’re sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg
- 0.75 cup Fruit preserves (any flavor, such as strawberry or raspberry)
- 2 tablespoons Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until evenly incorporated.
Add the melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg to the dry ingredients. Stir until a crumbly dough forms. The dough should hold together when pinched.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Press half of the dough firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create an even, compact base layer.
Spread the fruit preserves evenly over the base layer, leaving a small border around the edges.
Crumble the remaining half of the dough over the fruit layer. Use your hands to gently press the crumbles into the fruit, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Then, use the parchment paper overhang to lift them out and transfer to a cutting board.
Cut into 12 bars or squares. Optionally, dust the tops with powdered sugar before serving.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.2 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 81 mg | 2% | |
*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.
