These Rhubarb Almond Breakfast Bars are so delicious! I used my homemade rhubarb jam and stuffed it inside of an oat crust.

Rhubarb Almond Breakfast Bars

Breakfast that masks itself as dessert is more than alright in my world.

Think about it; there’s oatmeal, jam and almonds… which are the makings for a great start to the morning. These homemade breakfast bars fooled my kids into thinking they were having a treat, awesome! Who has two thumbs and is the coolest Mom like evah? This girl.

Believe it or not, I made these bars at midnight Thursday night/Friday morning. I was editing the photos and writing the post for the roasted rhubarb jam recipe for the next day when I suddenly was craving the jam. I like reeeally needed to have it and so I thought why not make a quick basic crumble crust and spread the rhubarb jam over top and bake it for a fun breakfast in the morning?

So I set up my table top light and a white board and started shooting. The whole thing took 35 minutes and filled my house with a mouth-watering aroma.

stuff

First, start my measuring out the oats, flours, coconut and salt into a medium sized bowl.

stir

And then give it a stir to combine.

melted buttercombine

Next pour in the third cup of melted butter, stirring until the butter has absorbed the flours and crumbles have formed.

 

pressed

Press about two-thirds of the oat mixture into a lightly greased and foil-lined 8×8 baking pan.

spread

Next spread a cup of the roasted rhubarb jam (or jam of your choice) over the top of the oatmeal crust.

sprinkle with remaining and bake

Then sprinkle with the remaining crumble topping and pop it into a preheated 350° oven to bake for 15 minutes.

halfway sprinkled with almonds

Next remove and sprinkle with sliced almonds. I add these halfway through baking so they don’t burn. Now place the bars back into the oven for 10 to 15 more minutes.

baked

Finally, remove and let cool completely before cutting.

BIG 'ol BITE

The coconut and the rhubarb jam add just the right amount of sweetness without making these bars too sweet. And then there is the chewy texture of the oatmeal crust and the crunchy almonds which is absolutely heavenly.

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Finally, grab yourself a fork, a cup of coffee or oj and a giant piece of the breakfast bar and dig in.

take a bite

Amen.

Enjoy! And if you give this Rhubarb Almond Breakfast Bars recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

Rhubarb Almond Breakfast Bars

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Yield: 12 servings

Rhubarb Almond Breakfast Bars

Quick and easy! Homemade rhubarb jam is smothered over a oatmeal and coconut crust and then topped with almonds. Makes a healthy treat or perfect for breakfast.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old fashioned oats, not quick oats
  • 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup roasted rhubarb jam, or use your favorite
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°.
  • Line a 8x8 pan with foil and spray with a Misto or baking spray.
  • In a medium bowl measure and combine the oats, flours, coconut and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the butter has absorbed the flours and crumbles form.
  • Press 2/3 of the oatmeal/coconut mixture into the prepared pan. Spread the cup of rhubarb jam over top. (cold jam is preferred).
  • Sprinkle the remaining oatmeal/coconut crumbles over top of the jam and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pan and sprinkle with sliced almonds. Return the pan to the oven to continue to bake for 10-15 minutes more.
  • Remove once the almonds are slightly golden. Let cool completely before cutting and serving.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 231kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 14mg, Sodium: 117mg, Potassium: 122mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 158IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 1mg
Author: Laurie McNamara
Course: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts & Sweet Treats
Cuisine: American

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