Best 7 Most Awesome Apricot Oatmeal Bars Recipes

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When it comes to breakfast or brunch recipes, there's nothing quite like a delightful apricot oatmeal bar to satisfy your taste buds and kickstart your day. These delightful treats are a harmonious blend of wholesome oats, sweet apricots, and delectable spices that create a symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the process of creating the most awesome apricot oatmeal bars that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT OAT BARS RECIPE



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I love this apricot oat bars recipe. The bars are delicious and very easy to make. Make them for a lazy Sunday and have them with a cup of coffee in the afternoon, make them for a potluck, so you can be the star of the party or just for yourself when you want something sweet and delicious.

Provided by The Bossy Kitchen

Categories     Bars

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
3/4 cup apricot jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • In a big bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt.
  • Add oats and sugar and mix well.
  • Cut in butter until the mixture resembles bread crumbs. The recipe works better if the butter is not very cold.
  • Pat 2/3 of crumbs in a pan with the size of 11x7x1 1/2 inch.
  • Spread the entire surface with apricot jam.
  • Top with remaining crumbs.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the surface is golden bown.
  • Cool and cut in 2 1/2 dozens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 12 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 40 milligrams sodium, Sugar 9 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

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 OATMEAL BARS



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This recipe only has 5 ingredients! So simple so good. You may use strawberry or whatever jam is your favorite.

Provided by Crabbycakes

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
3 cups old fashioned oats
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups apricot jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In large bowl, combine cake mix, oats pecans and butter.
  • Mix well until entire mixture clumps.
  • Press half of this mixture evenly into bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Spread apricot jam evenly over surface, and sprinkle remaining half of mixture evenly over jam.
  • Bake 20 minutes, or until well-browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 815.3, Fat 39.9, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 62.3, Sodium 613.6, Carbohydrate 110.9, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 51, Protein 9.3

APRICOT OATMEAL BARS, JUST LIKE YOU REMEMBER!



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I am not much for sweets, but when I do develop a sweet tooth, this is what I make. Please note: this is an adopted recipe and I hope to make it soonest. If you make it before I do, I would appreciate feedback, Thanks ! ZWT REGION: United States of America.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups dried apricots, chopped (about 15 to 16 ounces)
4 cups flour
3 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups packed light brown sugar
4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray bottom of a 9-by-13-inch rectangular pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Place the apricots in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Set aside.
  • In work bowl of electric mixer, combine flour, oats, sugar, baking soda and salt.
  • Add butter and beat on low speed until a crumbly mixture is formed, about 1 minute. Place half the mixture into the pan and press firmly into an even layer.
  • Spread apricots evenly over surface, then sprinkle remaining crumbs over the top. The pan will be almost full.
  • Bake in center of oven until light golden brown, about 50 minutes. Remove to a rack and cool completely (do not cut while warm or bars will be too crumbly). Gently cut into 24 pieces with a small, sharp knife.
  • Store in airtight container or cookie tin between layers of parchment or waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.6, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 269.7, Carbohydrate 50.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 25.1, Protein 4.7

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

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.

Tips:

  • To ensure that the oatmeal bars hold their shape, it is important to chill them thoroughly before cutting. This will help to firm up the oats and prevent them from becoming crumbly.
  • These bars are great as a make-ahead breakfast option. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat, simply microwave on high for 20-30 seconds, or until heated through.
  • If you don't have any dried apricots on hand, you can substitute another dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, or cherries.
  • You can also add other mix-ins to these bars, such as nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips.
  • To make a gluten-free version of these bars, simply use gluten-free oats and flour.

Conclusion:

Apricot oatmeal bars are the ideal grab-and-go breakfast or snack. They are packed with oats, dried apricots, and other wholesome ingredients, making them a nutritious and delicious choice. These bars are also very easy to make, and can be customized to your liking. Whether you enjoy them as a quick breakfast on a busy weekday morning or as an after-school snack, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone.

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