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 minutesminutes
Cook Time 35 minutesminutes
Total Time 55 minutesminutes
Servings 20Bars
Calories 165kcal
Author Ginny McMeans
Ingredients
For the Filling:
1tablespoonsugar
1tablespooncornstarch
1 ¼cupsraisins
¾cuporange juice
½cupshredded coconut
for the base and crumb mixture
1cupall purpose flour
1cupold fashioned oats (also called rolled)
⅔cupbrown sugar, packed - you can also use coconut sugar instead
1teaspoonbaking soda
½cupdairy-free butter
½cupschopped 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.