These homemade Raspberry Oatmeal Bars are probably one of the easiest dessert bars to make. Raspberry Bars are made with an oatmeal cookie base, store-bought or homemade raspberry jam, and oatmeal crumb topping.
To make raspberry oatmeal bars, you simply make a crumb mixture. Start by creaming together softened butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Then add flour, rolled oats, salt, and baking powder. Press half of the mixture firmly into a 9×13-inch baking pan. Spread with raspberry jam, then top with remaining oatmeal crumb mixture. Plop in the oven for about 45 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
These bars are so simple to make, you’ll be making a batch every week! I used Smucker’s raspberry jam with seeds. Because, raspberries are supposed to have seeds. But, you could use seedless raspberry jam, or any other flavor of jam you prefer. Raspberry streusel bars are so easy to make and have a delicious streusel topping. Try my S’more bars for a delicious dessert bar.
For more great desserts be sure and try Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting, Chocolate Raspberry Cake, Cream Puffs with Pastry Cream, Lemon Pound Cake, and Raspberry Rhubarb Jam.
How to make Raspberry Oatmeal Bars:
Step 1: Cream together the brown sugar and softened butter. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl occasionally with a rubber spatula.
Step 2: Add the vanilla extract, rolled oats, flour, salt, and baking powder; stir to combine. Again scraping the bottom and sides of the mixing bowl with a rubber spatula.
Step 3: Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Step 4: Spread the jam over the bottom layer using a large spoon or rubber spatula. (I love ThermoWorks mini spatulas for getting jam out of the jar!)
Step 5: Crumble the remaining oatmeal mixture over the top of the raspberry jam layer.
Step 6: Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 45-50 minutes, or until lightly browned and jam is bubbling. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Other great raspberry recipes to try: Raspberry Streusel Muffins and Strawberry Raspberry Rhubarb Pie.
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Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars
These delicious Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars are so simple to make and use only a few ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 18-ounce jar raspberry jam Smucker's or your favorite brand
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x14-inch baking pan. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
Add the vanilla extract, rolled oats, flour, salt, and baking powder and stir to combine. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl occasionally with a rubber spatula.
Press 3/4 of the oatmeal mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Spread the jam over the bottom layer.
Crumble the remaining oatmeal mixture over the raspberry jam layer.
Bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and the jam is bubbling. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Recipe Notes
Raspberry Oatmeal Bars will last for several days, even a week if stored in an airtight container. Store in a cool place or in the refrigerator during hot summer months.
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I am madly in love with any kind of “crumb” bar. I usually go blueberry but I think I’ll try raspberry soon.
Since there’s oatmeal in them they’re totally appropriate for breakfast, right?? ☺️
Love how easy it is to make these raspberry oatmeal crumble bars! They would be great for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
What a great sounding treat, this looks superb and that crumble mix is fabulous!
Oh, I can not wait to try Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars. I really enjoy the fact that this recipe can be prepared quickly and easily. It’s perfect for me. Thanks for the great recipe!
Very smart and fun idea for eating your oatmeal 🙂 Lovely!
I haven’t made anything like this in so soso long, and that clearly needs to change. I love raspberry bars! So chewy and gooey. These look perfect.
I enjoy raspberry jam it is such a good option for desserts, tart and sweet, this bars look really scrumptious. I would need to try to make them soon.
These look absolutely scrumptious!! Perfect for the kid’s lunchbox! Love the step by steps too, really helpful!
I’m obsessed with raspberry jam and I love, love, love crumble bars. They look SO good! Yum yum yum
These look incredible! Pinned for later!
I love this and how easy it is. You’re right, perfect with coffee. I have an aunt who keeps sending me jars of homemade jam so I can’t wait to put them to work.
Anything with crumble of any kind on top and I am all in. So good!
This was such a great treat for afternoon tea!
I loved the crumble topping 😀
YUM! These look amazing. I love fruity cobbler type recipes so these bars sound amazing!
Oh my gosh, these bars look SO good! Love how simple they are to make, too!
Jenni,
These are right from our farm kitchen and you’ll love them! So simple to make too!
These crumble bars look so yummy! I’m definitely saving this recipe for later since I was planning on making crumble bars real soon!
Shanika,
They are definitely delish! Thanks for stopping by!
Do these need to be stored in refrigerator??
For a few days they are good on the counter. But in hotter months or for longer periods, I would suggest storing them in the fridge!
2nd try is perfect!!! Note to self and others…..Remember to add ALL of the ingredients!!!
Glad the recipe worked when you added all the ingredients! Thanks so much!