Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with the Apricot Sesame Oat Bars, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the tangy sweetness of apricots, the nutty richness of sesame seeds, and the wholesome goodness of oats. These delectable bars, presented in two irresistible variations, promise an explosion of taste and texture in every bite.
The classic Apricot Sesame Oat Bars captivate with their simplicity and timeless appeal. A base of oats, flour, and brown sugar forms the foundation for a layer of juicy apricot preserves, creating a vibrant contrast of flavors. Topped with a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds, these bars offer a satisfying crunch and a hint of nutty aroma.
For those seeking a more decadent experience, the Chocolate Apricot Sesame Oat Bars elevate the classic recipe to new heights. Melted chocolate is swirled into the oat mixture, creating pockets of rich, velvety chocolate throughout the bar. Paired with the tangy apricots and nutty sesame seeds, these bars offer a complex and indulgent flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds.
Whether you prefer the classic or chocolate variation, these Apricot Sesame Oat Bars are sure to become a beloved treat for any occasion. Their delightful combination of flavors and textures makes them perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a satisfying snack.
APRICOT OAT BARS RECIPE
I love this apricot oat bars recipe. The bars are delicious and very easy to make. Make them for a lazy Sunday and have them with a cup of coffee in the afternoon, make them for a potluck, so you can be the star of the party or just for yourself when you want something sweet and delicious.
Provided by The Bossy Kitchen
Categories Bars
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a big bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt.
- Add oats and sugar and mix well.
- Cut in butter until the mixture resembles bread crumbs. The recipe works better if the butter is not very cold.
- Pat 2/3 of crumbs in a pan with the size of 11x7x1 1/2 inch.
- Spread the entire surface with apricot jam.
- Top with remaining crumbs.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the surface is golden bown.
- Cool and cut in 2 1/2 dozens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 12 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 40 milligrams sodium, Sugar 9 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat
APRICOT SESAME ENERGY BARS
The sweetness of dried apricots pairs perfectly with the richness of sesame and hemp seeds in this nut-free, no-bake bar that makes a great breakfast or snack. With 8 grams of dietary fiber and 10 grams of protein per serving, it will satisfy a craving any time of day.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line an 8-inch square baking dish with aluminum foil leaving a 6-inch overhang on 2 opposite sides.
- Pulse the apricots in the bowl of a food processor until fine and crumbly. Add the wheat germ and hemp seeds and pulse until the mixture sticks together. Add the tahini and pulse until combined. Sprinkle in the sesame seeds and pulse just until evenly dispersed.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Using the foil overhang flaps, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the baking pan. Chill until set, about 2 hours. Lift the mixture out of the pan by the aluminum foil and invert onto a cutting board. Carefully peel off the aluminum foil and slice in half vertically and then into fourths horizontally making eight equal pieces. Wrap the bars individually in parchment paper and store for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 40 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 21 grams
APRICOT-DATE BARS
A makeover of the old date bars, these bars have a delightful sweet-tart filling, are thin and crispy. Really nice with a cup of tea or coffee. Store in a tightly sealed container.
Provided by Jan Mowbray
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Date
Time 1h40m
Yield 49
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix oats, flour, 1 cup brown sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir in butter until mixture is crumbly.
- Press a little over half of the crumbly mixture into the bottom of a 10x15-inch baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until starting to brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Combine remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, dates, apricots, and orange juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, breaking up any clumps, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Cool filling slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Drop spoonfuls of warm filling over the crust. Spread evenly with an offset spatula. Sprinkle remaining crumbly mixture evenly over the filling; press gently into the filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Cut into 1-1/4x2-inch bars with a pastry cutter while still hot. Cool bars in the pan, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 88.4 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
APRICOT OATMEAL BARS
Apricot is another favorite fruit of mine. I know that my mom loved apricots also. She made these bars all the time. It is so delicious. Great for breakfast with your favorite coffee.
Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto
Categories Other Breakfast
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2. CRUMB MIXTURE:
- 3. In a large mixer bowl, combine all crumb mixture ingredients. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture is crumbly, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 4. Reserve one cup of the crumb mixture.
- 5. Press the remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
- 6. FILLING:
- 7. Spread apricot preserves to within 1/2 inch from the edge of the crumb mixture.
- 8. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture and coconut.
- 9. Bake for 22 to 27 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- 10. Remove from the oven onto a wire rack and let cool completely.
- 11. Cut into bars. Makes 3 dozen bars.
OATMEAL APRICOT SQUARES
Easy to prepare and designed to make a small amount, these squares are a marvelous blend of flavors. It's a dessert that can be stirred up in no time to satisfy a sweet tooth...warm from the oven or as a treat later. -Veronica Roza, Bayport, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 16 bars.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. , Press half of the mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Spread with preserves. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture; gently press down. , Bake at 350° for 38-42 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
APRICOT SESAME OAT BARS
Steps:
- Set the oven rack in the middle position and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Cut a piece of foil or parchment as wide as the pan and about 22 inches long and fit it into the sprayed pan, pushing it into the corners and up and over the sides at either end (there will be overhang at both ends). Spray the foil or parchment with additional nonstick cooking spray and set the pan aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to mix well. In a smaller bowl, beat the eggs with the vanilla and sesame oil until well blended. In a food processor, process the oats and whole apricots until they're finely chopped and well mixed, then transfer the apricot mixture to a large bowl and mix in the sesame seeds. In the food processor, process the butter and brown sugar until uniform, stopping as necessary to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the egg mixture and process, again scraping bowl as necessary, until well blended, then add the flour mixture in the same manner. Finally, add the apricot-oats mixture and the chopped apricots and pulse to process into a stiff, sticky, uniform dough. Turn the dough into the baking pan, then wet your hands and gently spread the dough out evenly, taking care not to compress it. Bake until the surface is golden brown and the edges have pulled away from the pan, about 35 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack, cool for about 20 minutes, and use the ends of the foil or parchment as handles to lift the loaf out of the pan and place it on the rack. Cool to room temperature, then peel off and discard the foil or parchment and, using a sharp chef's knife, cut off and discard the very edges of the loaf. Cut the loaf in half lengthwise, then cut each half crosswise into 12 bars. Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
APRICOT & SEED PROTEIN BAR
Snack on this oaty bar to stave off hunger pangs. It contains dried fruit, chia, sunflower and sesame seeds, coconut and hemp powder
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Snack
Time 11m
Yield Cuts into 14 slices
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Purée apricots in a food processor with 150ml boiling water and the oats, then scrape the mixture into a bowl. Toast coconut, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds in a non-stick pan over a low heat, then stir into the apricots with the cranberries, hemp powder and chia seeds to make a thick paste.
- Roll into a long log on a sheet of cling film. Wrap tightly, chill, then slice thinly to serve. Will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein
WINNING APRICOT BARS
This recipe is down-home baking at its best, and it really represents all regions of the country. It's won blue ribbons at county fairs and cookie contests in several states! Easy to make, it's perfect for potluck suppers, bake sales, lunchboxes or just plain snacking.-Jill Moritz, Irvine, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Fold in coconut and walnuts., Press two-thirds of dough onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves; crumble remaining dough over preserves. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use ripe apricots: Ripening enhances their sweetness and flavor, which will shine through in the oat bars.
- Toast the oats: Toasting intensifies their nutty flavor and makes them crispier in the bars.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will develop gluten in the flour, resulting in tough bars. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough firms it up, making it easier to cut into bars and preventing them from spreading too much.
- Bake the bars until they're golden brown: This ensures that they're cooked through and have a slightly crispy exterior.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting: This will prevent them from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Apricot Sesame Oat Bars are a delicious and wholesome snack or breakfast option. They're packed with fiber, healthy fats, and natural sweetness from the apricots. The sesame seeds add a nutty flavor and texture. These bars are also easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Try adding different nuts, seeds, or dried fruits. You can also adjust the amount of sweetener to suit your taste. No matter how you make them, Apricot Sesame Oat Bars are sure to be a hit!
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