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Over the Top Raisin Crumb Bars have 3 distinct layers with different textures and taste.
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5 from 8 votes

Oatmeal Raisin Bars

Oatmeal Raisin Crumb Bars have 3 distinct layers with different textures. A yummy oats base, a fruit filling, a perfect peanut crumb topping.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Bars
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 20 Bars
Calories 165kcal
Author Ginny McMeans

Ingredients

For the Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 ¼ cups raisins
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup shredded coconut

for the base and crumb mixture

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats (also called rolled)
  • cup brown sugar, packed - you can also use coconut sugar instead
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup dairy-free butter
  • ½ cups chopped peanuts

Instructions

  • Do the raisin filling first so it can cool a bit while you are working on the crumb mixture.

For the Filling:

  • In a medium sized saucepan add the sugar and cornstarch.
  • Stir in the raisins and orange juice. Do not add the coconut yet.
  • Cook over medium heat until thickened. Take off the heat and stir in the coconut. Set aside.

For the crumb mixture:

  • In a large bowl add the flour, oats, brown sugar and baking soda. Mix together.
  • Add the dairy-free butter and cut in until the mixture resembles crumbs.
  • Remove ½ cup of the crumb mixture and put in a small bowl. Add the peanuts and set aside for the topping.

Assembling:

  • With your fingers - press the remaining crumb mixture in an ungreased 9"x9" baking pan.
  • Spread the raisin mixture all over the bottom layer.
  • Evenly sprinkle the peanut mixture over the top. Press gently into the raisin mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Makes about 20 bars depending on the size that you cut your squares.

Notes

TO FREEZE:
After they have cooled you may freeze them in rigid sided containers or freezer bags.
They defrost quickly so it really doesn't take any planning. Just put them on a plate for an hour or two and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Bar | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg