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    Momma Fit Lyndsey » Recipes » Breakfast

    Raspberry Oat Bars

    Published: Jul 19, 2022 by Lyndsey · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Whether it's fresh raspberry season or you have some frozen raspberries in your freezer, raspberry oat bars are a delicious and healthy breakfast bar for any time of the year! Layers of delicious oatmeal streusel and fresh raspberry make for one delicious crumble bar that works for breakfast, snack or dessert!

    stack of raspberry oat bars with fresh raspberries on top.
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    • Raspberry Oat Bars

    If you love a sweet breakfast, these raspberry oat bars are the perfect way to start your day. Add a dollop of Greek yogurt on top for some extra protein and these filling breakfast bars will keep you going!

    This recipe is one that the whole family can enjoy. It's made with simple ingredients and can be customized based upon your family's personal preferences, allergies and dietary restrictions!

    If you love these raspberry oat bars be sure to try these blueberry lemon bars or protein blueberry muffins!

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • These easy to make vegan energy bars are great for hungry adults, kids and toddlers alike and is perfect for baby led weaning!
    • Gluten free, vegan, dairy free and made without eggs making this a great recipe for allergies or dietary restrictions.
    • Can use frozen or real fresh raspberries.

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.

    labeled ingredient photo showing oats, almond milk, raspberries, coconut sugar, salt, coconut oil, vanilla, lemon, almond butter, baking soda and arrowroot.
    • Rolled oats: quick or steel cut oats can be substituted. These raspberry oat bars may also be made keto without oats and instead with almond flour. Refer to these lemon blueberry bars for how to make a shortbread crust using almond flour.
    • Almond butter: swap out almond butter for peanut butter if desired. To make without nuts use sunflower butter.
    • Coconut sugar: may sweeten with maple syrup, honey or raw cane sugar. To make with no sugar, use monkfruit sweetener or stevia.
    • Raspberries: fresh or frozen may be used. Alternatively, use blueberry or apple. You could even use raspberry jam if you chose.

    How to Make This Recipe

    This is a step by step walkthrough of how to cook this recipe. Exact cook time and temperatures are available in the recipe card at the bottom.

    steps for making this recipe.
    1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8X8 pan with coconut oil. Line with parchment paper. Mix together raspberries, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
    2. In a food processor, pulse oats, almond butter, coconut oil, coconut sugar, baking soda, vanilla extract, almond milk and salt until mixture rolls together into a ball around the blade. Measure out ⅔ of the oat mixture and press into the bottom of the 8X8 pan.
    3. Drain berries of excess liquid and toss with cornstarch. Gently press raspberries into the oat bar and top with remaining oat mixture.
    4. Bake 40 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely and cut into bars.

    Expert Tips

    • Add in other mix-ins such as white chocolate chips, shredded coconut or protein powder.
    • To double, use a 9X13 inch pan.
    • If using frozen raspberries, allow berries to defrost and remove excess liquid prior to mixing.
    • Storage: Store cooked bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • Freezer: Bake, cool and then slice and store in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.

    Recipe FAQs

    Are oat bars good for you and why are they healthy?

    These raspberry oat bars are baked using fresh and simple ingredients including raspberries which have potassium and omega-3 fatty acids according to WebMd. The whole grain oats from the oatmeal are a great source of soluble fiber according to the Mayo Clinic.

    How do you store them?

    Store cooked bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They may also be cooled once baked and then sliced and stored in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.

    cut up bars topped with raspberries laying on a white surface.

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    • Protein Baked Oats
    • Oat Flour Pancakes
    • Protein Blueberry Muffins
    • Healthy Zucchini Bread with Applesauce

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    Raspberry Oat Bars

    Whether it's fresh raspberry season or you have some frozen raspberries in your freezer, raspberry oat bars are a delicious and healthy breakfast bar for any time of the year! Layers of delicious oatmeal streusel and fresh raspberry make for one delicious crumble bar that works for breakfast, snack or dessert!
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegan
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Servings 9 bars
    Calories 264kcal
    Author Lyndsey

    Ingredients

    Bar Layer

    • 2.5 cups rolled oats
    • ⅓ cup almond butter
    • ⅓ cup coconut oil
    • ¼ cup coconut sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • 1 tablespoon almond milk add more as needed up to ¼ cup

    Berry Layer

    • 2 cups raspberries
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon arrowroot

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8X8 pan with coconut oil. Line with parchment paper.
    • Mix together raspberries, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
    • In a food processor, pulse oats, almond butter, coconut oil, coconut sugar, baking soda, vanilla extract, almond milk and salt until mixture rolls together into a ball around the blade. Measure out ⅔ of the oat mixture and press into the bottom of the 8X8 pan.
    • Drain berries of excess liquid and toss with cornstarch. Gently press raspberries into the oat bar and top with remaining oat mixture.
    • Bake 40 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely and cut into bars.

    Notes

    • Add in other mix-ins such as white chocolate chips, shredded coconut or protein powder.
    • To double, use a 9X13 inch pan.
    • If using frozen raspberries, allow berries to defrost and remove excess liquid prior to mixing.
    • Storage: Store cooked bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • Freezer: Bake, cool and then slice and store in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bar | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5.5g | Fat: 13.2g
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    Comments

    1. Erin Nicole

      November 19, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      These seem so easy to make! My kids would be obsessed with them!!! I have to try them!

      Reply
      • mommafitpgh@gmail.com

        November 20, 2017 at 3:09 pm

        I think they would love them!! enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Nita

      November 19, 2017 at 1:37 am

      Wow!! This is so delicious!/

      Reply
      • mommafitpgh@gmail.com

        November 20, 2017 at 3:09 pm

        so good!!!

        Reply
    3. Rachel

      November 18, 2017 at 1:06 pm

      Girl, these look amazing. I need to make them STAT.

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      • mommafitpgh@gmail.com

        November 20, 2017 at 3:10 pm

        hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    4. Tabitha Blue

      November 17, 2017 at 10:28 am

      I love healthy things that double as a dessert... need to try these!

      Reply
      • mommafitpgh@gmail.com

        November 20, 2017 at 4:21 pm

        agree!!! nothing better!

        Reply
    5. Sarah

      November 16, 2017 at 10:00 pm

      These look delicious! This is definitely going in my "want to try" bucket!

      Reply
      • mommafitpgh@gmail.com

        November 20, 2017 at 4:23 pm

        good!! hope you love them!

        Reply
    6. Candace

      November 16, 2017 at 12:21 pm

      Cannot wait to make this recipe! So delicious and healthy thank you so much for sharing

      Reply
      • mommafitpgh@gmail.com

        November 16, 2017 at 9:20 pm

        you're welcome! hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Madison @ Ways of the Weavers

      November 16, 2017 at 9:44 am

      Wow these look delicious! I am always trying to find good healthy breakfast recipes! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • mommafitpgh@gmail.com

        November 16, 2017 at 9:21 pm

        oh good! hope you love them!

        Reply
    8. Nikki Dockery

      November 16, 2017 at 6:20 am

      Oh my... these look amazing! And so simple to make!

      Reply
      • mommafitpgh@gmail.com

        November 16, 2017 at 9:21 pm

        they really are! hope you love them!

        Reply
    9. Jenny

      November 15, 2017 at 7:48 pm

      These look SO good! Yum.

      Reply
      • mommafitpgh@gmail.com

        November 16, 2017 at 9:21 pm

        they're so tasty!!

        Reply
    10. Bethany

      November 15, 2017 at 4:09 pm

      I can imagine those bars would be so yummy used as a granola over yogurt!

      Reply
      • mommafitpgh@gmail.com

        November 15, 2017 at 7:26 pm

        yes that would be so good!

        Reply
    11. Caroline

      November 14, 2017 at 11:07 pm

      Well these look and sound amazing! Bonus that they're suitable for vegans!

      Reply
      • mommafitpgh@gmail.com

        November 15, 2017 at 11:10 am

        I agree!! makes it good for everyone 🙂

        Reply
    12. Beth

      November 14, 2017 at 9:23 pm

      breakfast bars that double as dessert bars? Yes please! these look so yummy and easy to make, which as a mom with two littles, that's important to me.

      Reply
      • mommafitpgh@gmail.com

        November 15, 2017 at 11:10 am

        I know right?? hope the littles enjoy!

        Reply
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