Easy Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

If you like things that taste like dessert but pretend to be breakfast, meet my Easy Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars: buttery oat base, jammy raspberry center, and a crumble top that flakes all over your shirt like confetti at a party you didn’t plan. They’re special because they’re stupidly forgiving — burnt the edges? Still lovely. Forgot to preheat the oven? We’ll call it “rustic.” Plus, they travel well to potlucks and PSA: kids will eat things with the word “crumble” in them. Try them because they make you look impressive with minimal actual skill, and because yes, I will judge you if you don’t bring snacks.

Once, my husband decided he would “help” and tried to press the crust into the pan with a spatula the size of a soup spoon. The crust ended up with artistic swirl patterns (read: holes). I improvised by sprinkling extra crumble on top like a baker with absolutely no authority, and we called it modern art. Our kid then licked the spatula and declared it “too crunchy,” which is now a family critique standard. Pro tip: If someone offers to help, hand them a timer and a clean shirt.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Use store-bought raspberry jam. Yes, it’s cheating. Yes, you’ll still be proud.
– Buy pre-measured oats or blitz rolled oats in the food processor for crumbs—fewer measuring cups, more couch time.
– Line the pan with foil or parchment so you only use one pan during assembly. Does this count as not washing dishes? Debatable.
– Microwave butter to melt it quickly instead of heating a saucepan. It’s a tiny kitchen sin, but also a tiny life-saver.
– Press half the mixture into the pan and crumble the rest on top with your fingers—less precision, more personality.

Serving Ideas

– Warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream because dessert for breakfast is a lifestyle.
– Dust with a tiny sprinkle of powdered sugar if you want to look like you care about aesthetics.
– Serve with coffee if it’s morning, or with wine if your morning lasted until noon.
– Cut into smaller squares for a party, or larger squares for when you’re too tired to share.
– Honestly, they’re great straight from the pan while you pretend you meant to do that.

What to Serve It With

– Plain yogurt and fresh berries for breakfast vibes.
– A strong cup of coffee or a slightly judgmental chai latte.
– A splash of milk for dunking, because grown adults deserve dunking privileges.
– A scoop of yogurt or ice cream for the dramatic dessert reveal.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t overbake. The edges should be golden, not fossilized. If you see smoke, we’re troubleshooting.
– If your jam is too runny, mix it with a teaspoon of cornstarch to keep it from turning the bars into fruit soup.
– Use a fork or pastry cutter to combine the crumble — your hands are allowed, but they’ll be sticky and you will be judged by no one but yourself.
– Yes, this pan is too small. No, I won’t wash fewer dishes. Let the crumbs snow.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh. Also: wrap them well or the fridge will borrow their texture for other things.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts.

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Easy Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

A delicious and easy recipe for raspberry oatmeal crumble bars, perfect for a snack or dessert.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups rolled oats
• ▢ 0.5 cups brown sugar
• ▢ 0.5 cups butter, melted
• ▢ 1 cup raspberry jam can substitute with any favorite fruit jam
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
• In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix well.
• Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
• Spread the raspberry jam over the crust evenly.
• Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the top of the jam.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
• Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Notes

These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.