Crunchy Oat Apricot Bars
- SERVES
- 36
- COOK TIME
- 35 Min
Crunchy Oat Apricot Bars make the perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack. Our apricot bars have just the right amount of satisfying crunch to go along with that sweet apricot taste. Our Crunchy Oat Apricot Bars are a hearty and filling way to keep yourself on track.
What You'll Need
- 1 1/2 cup regular oats
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup reduced-calorie stick margarine
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup sugar-free apricot preserves
What to Do
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.- Combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, margarine, and vanilla in a large bowl. Cut the margarine into the mixture with a pastry blender or 2 knives until the mixture is crumbly.
- Press half of the oat mixture over the bottom of the baking dish. Spread the apricot preserves over the oat mixture. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the apricot preserves, and gently press.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Test Kitchen Tip
- We know our Crunchy Oat Apricot Bars are perfect when you're on the move. For more on-the-go recipe ideas, check out our delicious Chicken and Broccoli Hand Pies and Loaded Egg Muffins!
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