WW Blackberry Jam Bars Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar (or 1/4 cup of a WW-friendly sweetener like stevia or monk fruit)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (replaces butter/oil for moisture)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup blackberry  jam (you can use store-bought, or homemade with sugar substitutes)
• Optional toppings: A sprinkle of extra oats or cinnamon for garnish (adjust WW points accordingly)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
2. Make the Crust:
   • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the oats, whole wheat flour, brown  sugar (or sweetener), baking soda, and salt. Stir until evenly combined.
   • Add the applesauce and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture forms a crumbly dough.
3. Press the Crust into the Pan:
   • Press about two-thirds of the dough mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust. Use a spoon or your fingers to press it evenly.
4. Add the Blackberry Jam:
   • Spread the blackberry jam evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Top with Remaining Crust:
   • Crumble the remaining dough over the jam layer to create a topping. It doesn’t need to be perfect—some gaps are fine. The topping will bake into the jam as it cooks.
6. Bake the Bars:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the jam is bubbling. Keep an eye on them toward the end to prevent overbaking.
7. Cool and Cut:
   • Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares. This will help them set and make them easier to cut.
8. Serve:
   • Once cooled, slice into 12 bars and enjoy!

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