Best 7 Crunchy Oat Apricot Bars Recipes

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Welcome to the delicious world of crunchy oat apricot bars, where sweet, tender apricots meet a golden, crispy oat topping. These delightful treats are a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner looking for a simple yet impressive dessert, this article will guide you through the process of creating these delectable bars. With easy-to-follow instructions and a few simple ingredients, you'll be able to whip up a batch of these irresistible treats in no time. So, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best recipes for crunchy oat apricot bars.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APRICOT OAT BARS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h47m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 (13-ounce) jar apricot jam or preserves (about 1 1/4 cups)
8 dried apricots, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/3 cup)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 packed cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 3/4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup (4 ounces) coarsely chopped walnuts
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1 egg, at room temperature, beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13 by 2-inch metal baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with vegetable oil cooking spray and set aside.
  • Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the jam and the apricots. Set aside.
  • Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Stir in the oats and walnuts. Add the butter, egg and vanilla and stir until incorporated.
  • Using a fork or clean fingers, lightly press half of the crust mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Using a spatula, spread the filling over the crust leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge of the pan. Cover the filling with the remaining crust mixture and gently press to flatten. Bake until light golden, about 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for 1 hour. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 28 milligrams, Sodium 112 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 16 grams

WINNING APRICOT BARS



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This recipe is down-home baking at its best, and it really represents all regions of the country. It's won blue ribbons at county fairs and cookie contests in several states! Easy to make, it's perfect for potluck suppers, bake sales, lunchboxes or just plain snacking.-Jill Moritz, Irvine, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 jar (10 to 12 ounces) apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Fold in coconut and walnuts., Press two-thirds of dough onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves; crumble remaining dough over preserves. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APRICOT GINGER CRUMBLE OAT BARS (GLUTEN FREE)



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Slightly buttery and crunchy with great oat flavor. Apricots and the slightly citrusy and peppery ginger are meant to be together! These bars are a great way to transform fruits and oats into something every kid, big and small, will devour!

Provided by RitaAnn

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Apricot

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
½ cup almond meal
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
½ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups pitted and diced apricots
1 tablespoon diced fresh ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking dish and line with parchment paper; grease parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, almond meal, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Add oats, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup white sugar; whisk to blend and break up clumps of brown sugar. Pour melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract over flour mixture; stir with a spatula until moistened.
  • Press 2/3 of the flour mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to make the crust.
  • Whisk 1/3 cup white sugar and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Add apricots and ginger and toss to coat.
  • Spread apricot mixture over the crust. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 of the flour mixture on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and crisp and filling is bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 107.2 mg, Sugar 27.1 g

CRUNCHY OAT APRICOT BARS



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Make and share this Crunchy Oat Apricot Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LMillerRN

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup reduced-calorie stick margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
cooking spray
1 1/2 cups apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Place flour and next 4 ingredients (flour through vanilla) in a food processor, and pulse 4 to 5 times or until oat mixture resembles coarse meal. Press half of oat mixture into the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spread apricot preserves over oat mixture. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over preserves, and gently press. Bake mixture at 350° for 35 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Cool bars completely in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1341.9, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 88.3, Carbohydrate 299.8, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 141.1, Protein 26.3

APRICOT OAT BARS



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With an oat-filled crust and golden crumb topping, these apricot-filled bars are sweet and chewy. "Snackers can't resist my fruit treats," tells Dorothy Myrick of Kent, Washington.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice
1 jar (10 ounces) apricot spreadable fruit

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Add oil and apple juice; stir until moistened. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. , Press remaining oat mixture into an 11x7-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spread the apricot fruit spread to within 1/4 in. of edges. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

OATMEAL APRICOT SQUARES



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These apricot jam bars with oatmeal are crumbly, fruity, rich, and full of flavor.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Bar Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed
1 cup quick-cooking oats
½ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 large egg, beaten
½ teaspoon almond extract
¾ cup apricot preserves
¼ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Mix almond extract into the beaten egg and stir into the crumb mixture.
  • Press half of the crumb mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread apricot preserves over it. Top with the remaining crumbs, and gently press down. Sprinkle almonds evenly over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, cool on a wire rack, and then cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 132.4 mg

HEALTHY OAT AND APRICOT BREAKFAST BARS



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These make a great good-for-you breakfast! I think it would also work well to double or triple it, freeze the bars individually, and grab them on your way out the door for inclusion in lunch or breakfast on the road.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 32m

Yield 8 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup unpacked brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup uncooked quick oats
15 pieces dried apricot halves, diced
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup fat free egg substitute (you could use two eggs for this if you don't have FF egg sub)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, oats, apricots and sunflower seeds.
  • Whisk together margarine and egg substitute.
  • Quickly mix together wet and dry ingredients.
  • Spoon into prepared pan and smooth top.
  • Bake until firm, about 20 minutes.
  • Cool completely before cutting into 8 rectangles.
  • Yields 1 bar per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 90.4, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 17, Protein 5.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh apricots: Fresh apricots provide a sweet and tangy flavor to the bars. If fresh apricots are not available, you can use dried apricots, but be sure to soak them in hot water for 10 minutes before using.
  • Toast the oats: Toasting the oats before adding them to the batter gives them a nutty flavor and makes them more crispy.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough before baking helps to prevent the bars from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the bars until they are golden brown: The bars are done baking when they are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Crunchy oat apricot bars are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or dessert. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack on the go. The combination of sweet apricots, crispy oats, and crunchy pecans makes these bars irresistible. Plus, they are a good source of fiber and protein. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give these crunchy oat apricot bars a try.

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