Best 6 Cherry Date Oat Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Cherry Date Oat Bars, a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of cherries, the chewy texture of dates, and the wholesome goodness of oats. This irresistible dessert features a crispy oat base, a layer of juicy cherries, a chewy date filling, and a sprinkle of crunchy walnuts for an added depth of texture. With its perfect balance of flavors and textures, this dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you wanting more. Additionally, the recipe includes variations for a gluten-free crust, a vegan version, and a sugar-free option, catering to diverse dietary preferences.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY OAT BARS



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The addition of dried cherries and cherry preserves make these homemade granola bars a hit with all who try them. Each bar provides both a sweet pick-me-up and lasting energy. -Kevin Johnson, Glendora, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup honey
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 jar (12 ounces) cherry preserves
1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In another bowl, combine the butter, honey, eggs and vanilla. Stir into oat mixture until combined. Set aside 1-1/3 cups for topping., Press remaining oat mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Combine preserves and dried cherries; spread over crust. Sprinkle with coconut and reserved oat mixture; press down lightly., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

STARBUCKS MICHIGAN CHERRY OAT BARS



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Provided by Victor

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
3/4 cup butter (at room temperature)
5 cups sweet cherries (fresh or frozen; stemmed and pitted; see notes.)
6 Tbsp water
1/2 cup white sugar
3 Tbsp cornstarch
6 Tbsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • Prepare the cherry filling in advance as it needs to cool. Place cherry filling ingredients in medium sauce pan and stir well. Turn the heat to medium and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. If you want the filling to be smoother and less chunky, use a hand blender to slightly break the cherries into smaller pieces.
  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Line a 9 x 12 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Next prepare the base and the top dry layers. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter to form a crumbly mixture.
  • Spread 2/3 of the oat mixture and pat firmly and evenly into the bottom of the baking pan.
  • Spread the cherry filling evenly over the base.
  • Spread cherry pie filling over oats.
  • Crumble the rest of the oat mixture evenly over the cherry filling.
  • Bake at 350F until light golden brown, about 40 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 154 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 25 g, ServingSize 1 serving

DATE OATMEAL BARS



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In no time at all, you can treat your family to these bars. They'll never suspect how light the snacks are. -Helen Cluts of Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 large egg white, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place dates, water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly., In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt; stir in melted butter and egg white. Press half of the mixture into an 8-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spread carefully with date mixture; top with remaining oat mixture. , Bake until lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED OATMEAL BREAKFAST BARS



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I wanted an on-the-go oatmeal bar without the artificial ingredients of commercial bars. This is the base for the bars, a recipe easily modified to suit your own tastes.

Provided by Nichole Tews

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup milk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan.
  • Combine oats, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Whisk milk, eggs, canola oil, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Stir egg mixture into oats mixture until well combined; set aside until flavors blend, about 20 minutes. Spread oats mixture into prepared square pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 270.6 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

WALNUT AND DRIED CHERRY BARS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 bars, serving size: 1 bar

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour or regular whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1 egg, beaten to mix
1 egg white
3/4 cup chopped dried tart cherries
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
Cooking spray
1/4 cup "fruit only" apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, wheat germ, cinnamon and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the honey, applesauce, oil, egg and egg white until well combined. Stir in the oatmeal mixture until well combined. Add the dried cherries and walnuts.
  • Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out
  • clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Put the preserves in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. As soon as the bars come out of the oven, brush with the preserves. Cool completely and cut into 12 bars, about 4 by1 1/2 inches each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 20 milligrams, Sodium 60 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams

CHERRY OATMEAL BARS RECIPE



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Try our Cherry Oatmeal Bars Recipe to surprise your loved ones! This streusel-topped oatmeal bars recipe is perfect to serve at your next get-together.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. water
1 lb. fresh dark sweet cherries, pitted, cut in half
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 cup flour
1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cup cold butter, cut up
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Line 9-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Mix cornstarch and water until blended.
  • Bring cherries, lemon juice and 1/4 cup granulated sugar to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat, stirring frequently; simmer on medium heat 5 min. or until cherries are softened, stirring occasionally. Add cornstarch mixture; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Mix flour, oats, brown sugar and baking soda in large bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture forms coarse crumbs; press half onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 min. Meanwhile, mix cream cheese, egg and remaining granulated sugar until blended.
  • Pour cream cheese mixture over crust; top with cherry mixture and remaining crumb mixture.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until golden brown. Cool completely. Use foil handles to lift dessert from pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 105 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 0.797 g, Sugar 13 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries. This will give your bars the best flavor and texture.
  • Pit the cherries before using them. You can use a cherry pitter or a knife to do this.
  • Chop the dates finely. This will help them to blend in with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Cherry date oat bars are a delicious and healthy snack that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these bars a try.

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