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Whole Grain Fruit-Filled Bars

These Whole Grain Fruit-Filled Bars are a wholesome snack bursting with flavor! Perfect for breakfast or a guilt-free dessert.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1.5 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup cold unsalted butter chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 0.75 cup fruit preserves or jam your choice

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line your 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, old-fashioned oats, packed brown sugar, and salt. Stir well.
  • Add the cold, chopped butter to the dry mixture. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Drizzle in the cold water and mix until the dough starts to come together.
  • Press about two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  • Spread the fruit preserves evenly over the dough base.
  • Crumble the remaining dough over the top of the fruit preserves.
  • Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are slightly crisp.
  • Let the bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then lift them out and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Once cooled, slice into squares or rectangles and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Pastry cutter or fork
  • 9x9-inch Baking Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula

Notes

  • Store bars in an airtight container for up to five days.
  • Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to three months.
  • Allow bars to cool completely before slicing for cleaner edges.