Berry Blast Bars

Makes 12 bars
Serving size: 1 bar
Ingredients:

  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup oats
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jam
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced (or other berries that are in season)

 
Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350˚ F.
  2. Spray square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Mix flour, oats, sugar, baking soda, salt, egg, butter, vegetable oil, and milk in a large bowl until a doughy mixture is formed.
  4. Measure out 1 1/2 cups of dough and press to the bottom of the pan.
  5. In a separate bowl, stir jam and strawberries together, spread over dough in the pan.
  6. Press the rest of the dough with your hands on top of the jam mixture.   The dough will not completely cover the top.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes and let cool for 15 minutes.
  8. Cut into 12 bars.

Calories per serving: 180

Total fat: 7 grams


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