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Fruit Oat and Pretzel Bars

Sweet and Salty Fruit Oat and Pretzel Bars You’ll Love

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Discover these delightful Fruit Oat and Pretzel Bars, perfectly blending sweet jams with crunchy pretzels for a satisfying snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Salted Mini Pretzels Crushed into a coarse texture
  • 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats Do not use instant oats
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or Whole Wheat Flour Whole wheat offers a healthier alternative
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances flavors
  • ½ cup Salted Butter Can substitute with unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract for best flavor
For the Filling
  • 10-12 ounces Jam Choose any fruit jam
  • ½ cup Fresh Berries Seasonal favorites like strawberries or raspberries

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Food Processor
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Pulse around 2 cups of salted mini pretzels in a food processor until they reach a coarse flour-like texture. In a mixing bowl, combine with 1 cup oats, 1 cup flour, ¾ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Soften ½ cup salted butter and add to the dry ingredients along with 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Mix until a soft, crumbly dough forms.
  4. Press about one-third of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Spread 10-12 ounces of jam over the base layer, then sprinkle ½ cup of fresh berries on top.
  6. Crumble the remaining dough over the jam and berries for even coverage.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool completely in the pan, then lift out using the parchment paper and slice into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose thicker jams to prevent sogginess and ensure a clean cut after cooling completely.

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