Raspberry Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free) Bars
Delight in the scrumptiousness of Raspberry Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free) Bars, a perfect summer treat that will brighten any gathering! These bars feature a soft and buttery base topped with a luscious raspberry filling, creating a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors. With their inviting texture and vibrant fruitiness, they’re ideal for picnics, family reunions, or as an everyday snack. Easy to make and fully customizable, these bars can incorporate nuts or various fruits to cater to your taste preferences. Whether enjoyed warm or chilled, they are sure to become a beloved addition to your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- two 12-ounce bags of frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- juice of one lemon
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 3 cups flour
- 2 cups brown sugar (loosely packed)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Rinse and drain two bags of frozen raspberries in a colander.
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained raspberries with sugar, flour, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
- In another bowl, mix rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, melted butter, and salt until crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of the oat mixture into a lined 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Spread the raspberry filling over the baked base and sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg