Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and tart with these Chocolate Berry Bars. A buttery oat crust cradles a layer of rich chocolate chips topped with a vibrant mix of fresh or frozen berries. Baked to golden perfection, these bars are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Fruit Filling:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen – such as raspberries, blueberries, and chopped strawberries)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Crust: Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and melted butter. Press two-thirds of the dough into the pan for the crust.
- Add Chocolate Layer: Sprinkle chocolate chips over the crust.
- Make the Fruit Filling: Toss berries with cornstarch, sugar, and vanilla. Spread over the chocolate layer.
- Top with Dough: Crumble the remaining dough over the berries.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbling. Cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting.
- Experiment with different berry combinations for variety.
- Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
