Raspberry Oat Bars

Ingredients and Weight:

• Rolled oats: 1 1/2 cups (180g)
• All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120g)
• Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
• Unsalted butter, cold and cubed: 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113g)
• Ground cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1.2g)
• Fresh raspberries: 2 cups (300g)
• Sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
• Cornstarch: 1/4 cup (30g)
• Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Vanilla extract: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml)

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt. Use your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press half of the oat mixture into the prepared pan.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Spread this mixture over the oat crust.
5. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture evenly over the raspberry filling.
6. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the bars are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
7. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 5g
• Fiber: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet, tart, and satisfying
• Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert
• Easily customizable with different berries or fruits

User Comments:

• "These oat bars are a delicious way to start the day!" - Emily
• "I love the combination of the sweet raspberries and the crunchy oat crust." - John
• "I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit!" - Sarah
• "The perfect balance of tart and sweet. I'll definitely be making these again." - David
• "I substituted blueberries for the raspberries and they were equally delicious." - Lisa

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use cold butter for the oat crust, as this will help to create a flaky texture.
• If the raspberries are frozen, thaw them before using.
• Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into pieces, as this will prevent the filling from spilling out.