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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Dessert » Vegan Raspberry Oatmeal Bars (Kid-Friendly!)

    ★★★★★ from 11 reviews

    Vegan Raspberry Oatmeal Bars (Kid-Friendly!)

    Published Apr 8, 2019 · Modified Jan 23, 2023 · by Alexis Joseph · 43 Comments

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    These Vegan Raspberry Oatmeal Bars are packed with whole grains, raspberries, and chia seeds for the perfect healthy snack or treat! Gluten-free and kid-friendly.

    stack of raspberry oatmeal bars on a black plate

    I have enough raspberries in the freezer to feed a small village.

    Raspberry jam. Raspberry pancakes. Raspberry smoothies. Raspberry ravioli. I'VE DONE IT ALL. Oh and obviously putting them all over my Overnight Steel Cut Oatmeal!

    Last weekend I was perusing the blog for a work week snack and stumbled upon my beloved Blueberry Oatmeal Snack Bars recipe. I messed with the jam a bit, added a splash of almond extract, subbed raspberries for bloobs, and voila! The newest version of nomtastical fruit bars were birthed.

    birds-eye view of raspberry oatmeal bars in a white dish

    I chowed down on three bars plus thirty seven million crumbs the day I made them. The boyf proceeded to take three a day in his lil' lunch box and before we knew it, they ceased to exist.

    Do you know what that meeeeeeeans?

    "Hey, boo? Would you mind not taking raspberry bars in your lunch today cuz like, I've only had three and they're almost extinct." INSERT TEAR DROP EMOJI HERE.

    raspberry oatmeal bar on a black plate with a gold fork

    How to Make Vegan Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

    First, we're making a super simple homemade raspberry jam (you could use store-bought if you fancy). Then we make a divine oat crumble for the bottom and top layers. Easy peasy!

    I'm a big fan of buying oat flour for convenience factor but you can certainly make your own by grinding old-fashioned oats in the blender. I think a portion of almond meal would be quite lovely in these Vegan Raspberry Oatmeal Bars, too! I'll be sure to try that when I make a....peach version.

    Oh and the almond extract! Don't you forget it. I wrote "optional" because I don't want you to not make them if you're only missing that one ingredient butttttttt I'm team almond all day err' day so I highly recommend you use it.

    I use this Frontier almond flavor which is actually a bit lighter in taste, so I'd even bump it up to a teaspoon if you're using that brand. Living on the edge here!!

    close-up of raspberry oatmeal bars in a white baking dish

    Are Oats Gluten Free?

    Oats do not contain gluten. This gets confusing because they are often processed in facilities that do process grains with gluten, which means risking cross-contamination. If you are avoiding gluten for personal or health reasons, be on the lookout for steel cut oats that indicate they’re certified gluten-free on the label.

    stack of raspberry oatmeal bars on a black plate with gold fork

    Can I Use Another Fruit Besides Raspberry?

    Yes! This blueberry version and apple version are both insanely tasty. If you have a handy bag of frozen mixed berries, those would be fab, too!

    This fruity oatmeal bar recipe has a) breakfast potential, b) snack potential, c) dessert potential, d) all off the above. D!!! I loved these warmed in the microwave with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. What a dream!

    If you loved this vegan raspberry oatmeal bar recipe, give it a thumbs up by leaving a 5-star rating and/or comment!

    CRAVING MORE OATMEAL GOODNESS? DON’T MISS MY OTHER GO-TO OATMEAL RECIPES:

    • Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Snack Bars
    • Apple Oatmeal Bars
    • Salted Chocolate Covered Oatmeal Bites
    • Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal Bars
    • Banana Zucchini Oatmeal Cups

    All I want to know is why raspberry isn't spelled "razberry" and why blueberry isn't spelled "bluepberry."

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    Vegan Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

    ★★★★★ 4.9 from 11 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 30 mins
    • Total Time: 45 mins
    • Yield: 12 bars 1x
    • Category: Snack, Dessert
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    These raspberry oatmeal bars are packed with whole grains for the perfect healthy snack or treat! Vegan and gluten-free.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale

    For the raspberry chia jam:

    • 2 cups frozen raspberries
    • 2 tbsp chia seeds
    • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup

    For the bars:

    • 1 cup oat flour (GF if necessary, can sub all purpose flour)
    • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats (GF if necessary)
    • 2 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
    • ½ tsp cinnamon
    • ¼ tsp fine sea salt
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
    • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
    • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
    • ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • ½ tsp almond extract (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 325F. Grease an 8x8in baking dish with coconut oil or cooking spray.
    2. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add raspberries, chia seeds and maple syrup. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring often. Use a potato masher to smash berries for the "jam" layer. Set aside to cool (I usually put it in the fridge).
    3. Combine oats, oat flour, sugar, cinnamon salt, and baking soda in a large bowl.
    4. Add applesauce, maple syrup and coconut oil, vanilla, and almond extract, stirring to combine.
    5. Set aside a heaping half cup of the oat mixture and then spoon the rest evenly into the prepared pan. Top with raspberry chia jam, spreading evenly with a spoon or spatula. Drop the rest of the oat mixture on top.
    6. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into 12 bars.

    Notes

    STORAGE: Store bars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze bars for up to 3 months.

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    About Alexis Joseph


    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Rachel says

      July 12, 2022 at 1:37 am

      These were easy to make and DELICIOUS!! Toddler approved ! This will be a staple for us!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        July 14, 2022 at 1:13 am

        YAYYYY thank you, Rachel! You're the best!

        Reply
    2. Ains says

      April 12, 2022 at 6:19 am

      haven't made these yet, recipe looks good tho! just wanted to say the writing style of this recipe/blog was such a delight.

      ★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 14, 2022 at 8:29 pm

        Awww yay, thank you!

        Reply
    3. Michelle says

      March 22, 2021 at 12:13 pm

      Had some frozen raspberries and a hankering for some squares. Most recipes call for raspberry jam so right off the bat this recipe spoke to me. Wow! My only change was to add some chopped walnuts to the topping. These are fantastic!!!! Thanks for sharing this recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        March 22, 2021 at 6:47 pm

        Awww I'm so glad! Be sure to check out the blueberry version, too!

        Reply
    4. Elena says

      November 30, 2020 at 6:08 pm

      I have made this recipe countless times and with multiple fruit and berry toppings. I substitute more apple sauce for coconut oil and the recipe becomes oil free! These bars are absolutely delicious and could be eaten for breakfast too 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        November 30, 2020 at 8:23 pm

        Love that! Thanks a ton for letting me know, Elena! I hear thy're great with leftover cranberry sauce, too 🙂

        Reply
    5. Lisa says

      November 27, 2020 at 4:19 pm

      Love this! Have made several times.
      Today I subbed fresh cranberry sauce for most of the raspberries (added 1/4 cup)
      And used mashed sweet potatoes thinned with a little water for the applesauce (I was out but had leftover sweet potatoes). Can’t wait to try this version when it comes out of the oven

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        November 27, 2020 at 5:59 pm

        OMG that is a genius idea!! It's like Thanksgiving dessert bars! Let me know how they turn out 🙂

        Reply
    6. Kat says

      August 15, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      This is my go to summer dessert. So easy and tasty. I also use the jam filling by itself of toast and it is perfect.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        August 17, 2020 at 1:37 pm

        Hahah loooove that idea! Thanks, Kat!

        Reply
    7. Anna says

      August 12, 2020 at 5:32 am

      This raspberry oatmeal bar is incredible. I subbed mixed berries because that was what I had on hand, and used regular all purpose flour instead of oat flour, and they still turned out absolutely delicious! I cannot recommend this recipe enough!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        August 12, 2020 at 7:33 pm

        I'm so glad! Thank you for letting me know, Anna!

        Reply
    8. Kara Brown says

      March 28, 2020 at 9:34 pm

      Our family devoured these! So yummy, thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        March 31, 2020 at 1:26 am

        I need to make another batch. Thanks, Kara!

        Reply
    9. Stefanie L Campos says

      July 21, 2019 at 11:17 pm

      Oh yeah! Awesome! Always looking for easy and low sugar. I only added 2 Stevia packets( I was out of maple) in the jam. Left out all other sugar. And damn that was so good! I usually let my kids have the 2nds Bhutto less sugar means more for me. Yum,Yum! Great job on the recipe. Thank you for your dedication.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 23, 2019 at 11:08 am

        Glad you enjoyed them with the modifications!

        Reply
    10. granny says

      April 29, 2019 at 10:27 am

      This looks amazing! I will definately give it a try!
      I hope I will manage as I am not a great cook!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Lindsay says

      April 08, 2019 at 10:41 am

      Can I use a a banana instead of the applesauce?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 10, 2019 at 6:30 am

        Hmmm I've never tried it so I can't guarantee the results. Let me know if it works out!

        Reply
        • Leslie says

          January 22, 2023 at 7:05 pm

          Can these be made with dark chocolate ?

          Reply
          • Alexis Joseph says

            January 23, 2023 at 5:50 pm

            These don't call for chocolate but you can add chocolate chips if that's what you mean?

    12. banazer noor says

      March 23, 2019 at 6:59 pm

      love all recipes good job.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Liv says

      September 16, 2018 at 7:14 pm

      Hey! Love these! I subbed equal parts of almond butter + 1 tsp coconut water for the applesauce, and used canola oil (gasp!!) instead of coconut oil, since I didn’t have any on hand. Instead of the sugar, I added 1/3 cup pitted and chopped dates, and I subbed equal amounts of extra oats instead of flour. Instead of making my own jam, I combined fresh strawberry jam that I made with strawberries from the Farmer’s Market and of course, the chia seeds. Despite all these swaps, they turned out GREAT!! Thanks for the recipe— you’re awesome ?. P.S. I love your chatty, fun personality that shines in through your refreshing writing,
      —Olivia Fuchs

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    14. Tera says

      May 08, 2017 at 10:05 pm

      Can this be made with fresh berries? Wondering if it would change the recipe...

      Reply
    15. Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

      May 03, 2017 at 8:55 pm

      I love your blueberry version of these bars, so you know I'll be making these!! <3

      Reply
    16. Courtney Glausi says

      May 03, 2017 at 4:03 pm

      Can't wait to make these! I'm sure I'll have to hide these from the husband... wish me luck.

      Reply
    17. jordan @ dancing for donuts says

      May 01, 2017 at 11:55 pm

      i can't even believe these are vegan & gluten-free, that's insane!! and aside from the frozen raspberries, i think i literally have all of these ingredients in my house rn. cannot wait to make these!!!

      Reply
    18. Whitney says

      May 01, 2017 at 8:08 pm

      I may have to make strawberry version since i have a tons of them in my freezer!

      Reply
    19. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

      May 01, 2017 at 4:40 pm

      i love oatmeal baked bars...i make a similar one with dates but im loving your version - so much prettier!

      Reply
    20. priya says

      May 01, 2017 at 12:04 pm

      fruit/oat bars like this are my fav. these look SOO good & easy <3

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 01, 2017 at 2:46 pm

        Agreed. I just can't get enough!

        Reply
    21. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

      May 01, 2017 at 11:39 am

      Ohh these look PERFECT, especially considering I have frozen raspberries that need to be used up!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 01, 2017 at 2:47 pm

        LOVE when the universe works out like that 🙂

        Reply
    22. Julia Mueller says

      May 01, 2017 at 10:49 am

      Thankfully my boyf doesn't have a sweet tooth (<- his words), so I'd be the sole proprietor to make these beauties go extinct. POOF! Gone. Srsly, these are gorgeous and mouth-watering, and I want them alongside a plate of raspberry raviolis, amen!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 01, 2017 at 2:48 pm

        Now there's a meal!

        Reply
    23. Sam @ Hygge Wellness says

      May 01, 2017 at 10:39 am

      These look amazing! The perfect spring treat! Thanks so much for sharing / creating!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 01, 2017 at 2:48 pm

        I am so loving all of the spring berries! Happy May, Sam 🙂

        Reply
    24. Juliette | Namastay Traveling says

      May 01, 2017 at 9:29 am

      Ah I love oatmeal bars! They're the best because you can eat them any day and they are perfect for a meal..or a snack..or dessert! Win win win!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 01, 2017 at 2:49 pm

        OR all three at the same time? 🙂

        Reply
    25. Carrie this fit chick says

      May 01, 2017 at 9:28 am

      Oh, YES! I've been craving more berry flavors as we enter the summer time. These would go down a treat with my family! Nothing like pure maple syrup, too!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 01, 2017 at 2:50 pm

        In love with summer berry season!

        Reply

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