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Blackberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

June 10, 2013

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These easy Blackberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars are made with only four ingredients and are seriously delicious. We like to eat them warm with ice cream but they are equally yummy at room temperature. Easy bars are LIFE. Try these favorites too: Irresistible Key Lime Pie Bars, Heavenly Hash Truffle Bars, and Lemon Drop Bars.

Blackberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars from MomOnTimeout.com - Made with only four ingredients and are out-of-this-world amazing!

Blackberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

A couple of weeks ago my Dad and brother came over to install a ceiling fan in our patio. Summers are crazy hot here in Sacramento and this fan is going to make the patio a much more comfortable place to hang out. I asked my Dad if he had any requests for snacks or treats while he was working and he said, “Oh anything would be fine” which I understood as, “You better make me something good!”

It dawned on me that I hadn’t made any of my mom’s oatmeal crumble bars in a long while and I knew they would be perfect to snack on during the day. I grew up on these bars. I started making them when I was about 8 years old and haven’t stopped since. They are SO, SO, SO easy and you are not going to believe how yummy they are! The crumble portion of the bars is made with yellow cake mix, oatmeal, and butter. That’s it. And it’s divine.

Blackberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars from MomOnTimeout.com - Made with only four ingredients and are out-of-this-world amazing!

I love recipes like this that are so easy and taste like a million bucks. This crumble bars recipe is a great recipe to have your kids help out with. There are no eggs involved and the steps are so simple there’s really no way to mess it up. I will forewarn you that the crumble mixture is completely and totally addicting. The only way I can keep from snacking on it is because I know it tastes even better after they’re done 🙂

Speaking of after the bars are baked…now is a good time to enjoy the bars. We do – with a spoon! Straight from the oven the bars are just heavenly. If you think of it – spoon some into a bowl and top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Then you can come back and thank me. It’s incredible! I’m slightly embarrassed to say that close to half of the 9 x 13 baking dish was eating via spoon. The good news? We still had half to cut into bars the following day!

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Blackberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword blackberry oatmeal crumble bars
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 172kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 15 oz yellow cake mix one box
  • 2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 3/4 cups butter melted
  • 1 cup blackberry preserves or jam
  • 1 tbsp water optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with parchment paper or grease with cooking spray.
  • Mix cake mix and oats in a large bowl.
  • Add melted butter, stir until crumbly.
  • Press down half the crumbs onto the bottom of the pan.
  • Combine preserves and water, spread over crumbs. If preserves are already easy to spread, you don't need to add the water.
  • Spread remaining crumbs over preserves and press down firmly.
  • Bake for 18 to 23 minutes or until very lightly golden brown.
  • Eat warm or cool, cut into bars, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg

I love the variety of bars that can be made with this recipe and I’m excited to share more of them soon!

Blackberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars from MomOnTimeout.com - Made with only four ingredients and are out-of-this-world amazing!

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Coconut Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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Comments

  1. Robert says

    February 3, 2020 at 4:07 PM

    Was just wondering can you use strawberry or blueberry in place of the blackberrys

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      February 12, 2020 at 9:46 AM

      Yes! You can use whatever you want – we love apricot, cherry, blueberry, strawberry, all are so good!

      Reply
  2. Suzanne says

    October 27, 2016 at 3:06 AM

    Sounds wonderful! Can I use canned blueberry or cherry pie filling in place of the jam?

    Reply
  3. Ivy says

    December 14, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    Hello Trish,
    Stumble into your blog recently and love your recipes!
    I only have regular oats in my pantry. Can I use that in stead of quick-cooking oats?
    Thanks.

    Reply
  4. Kentuckylady717 says

    September 18, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    Wow! you have some great recipes on here….I just wrote down the Oatmeal Bars and will be making them soon…
    The coconut pie will be my next thing I make…..
    I am sure I will find many many more things to make too…

    Reply
  5. Chris C. says

    July 16, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    Saw this recipe at 9pm, jumped up & made a10 minute blackberry jam & made these bars. I found Ki needed an additional 3/4 cup of jam to completely cover, but these are fantastic & super duper easy. Thank you very much!??

    Reply
    • Chris C. says

      July 16, 2015 at 8:06 PM

      Sorry for the typo’s!Meant ‘it’ not ‘Ki.’ Meant ‘Thank you very much!!!’

      Reply
  6. Lencia Beltran says

    March 19, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    I absolutely loved this recipe, I made this for my work for a potluck and it turned out perfect!

    Reply
  7. Thailia says

    August 17, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    Do you think you could us fresh blackberries instead of the jam or preserves?

    Reply
  8. Shan says

    April 30, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    These sound divine! Do you think regular oats would work instead of using the quick-cooking ones? I’m trying to use what I have in the kitchen. Thanks!

    Reply
  9. Toodie says

    April 26, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    Great recipe for something fairly quick! And anything with blackberries can’t be all bad, right? LOL!

    Reply
  10. Traci says

    January 12, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    Just found and am pinning now! Made a jam for Xmas presents (strawberry, raspberry and fig) and have a bit leftover. This will be a great way to use some of it… Thanks & Happy New Year!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 15, 2014 at 1:40 PM

      This is the perfect recipe for you then Traci! Happy New Year to you too!

      Reply
  11. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    September 30, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Crumble bars are the best! I love it even more with oatmeal!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      October 1, 2013 at 5:16 PM

      I love them too! So easy and just delicious!

      Reply
  12. Sara says

    September 19, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    I made these for the office and everyone loved them. I’m making another batch next week for a co-worker’s birthday. I’m thinking of making it a little more festive by doing a double batch and making it like a layer cake with some nutella between the two layers.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 24, 2013 at 8:26 PM

      Oh my Sara! That sounds fabulous! Thanks for the sweet comment 🙂

      Reply
  13. mary says

    August 12, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Do you have to use yellow cake mix? I have a yellow cake recipe that I could use and I’d rather keep this all homemade

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 16, 2013 at 11:23 AM

      Definitely worth a try Mary! Just don’t add the eggs, oil, water to your recipe since it’s just the dry mix that I’m using. Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  14. Rhonda says

    August 3, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Mmmmm…. JUST made them. DELICIOUS and so easy!
    Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 5, 2013 at 7:20 PM

      You are so welcome Rhonda!! I’m so happy you enjoyed the bars – aren’t they ridiculously easy 🙂 Love this recipe!

      Reply
  15. Heidi says

    July 27, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    What a yummy recipe. I had to pin it to by Blackberry Recipes board on Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/heidikennedy/blackberry-recipies/)

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 6, 2013 at 9:32 AM

      Thank you so much for the pin Heidi!

      Reply
  16. Jocelyn BruCrew Life says

    July 19, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    I love how absolutely easy these are by using the cake mix! Cake mix is seriously the bomb! Now I wonder if I close my eyes if these will appear in front of me when I open them?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      July 21, 2013 at 8:23 AM

      If only 🙂 Thanks Jocelyn!

      Reply
  17. Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says

    June 26, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Oh wow! Yummo!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 27, 2013 at 7:05 PM

      Thanks Lyuba!

      Reply
  18. Alyssa Rivers says

    June 24, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    These look fantastic! I love crumble bars!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM

      Thanks Alyssa!

      Reply
  19. Karly says

    June 23, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    These bars look so fantastic, I think I could eat them for breakfast! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 23, 2013 at 8:09 PM

      Why not? There’s oatmeal in there 🙂 Thanks Karly!

      Reply
      • Wendy Hampton says

        September 2, 2013 at 11:26 AM

        I DID eat them for breakfast. Maybe I’ll add some slices almonds…for protein you understand. (snicker)

        Reply
        • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

          September 3, 2013 at 8:20 AM

          YESSSS! Thanks Wendy 🙂

          Reply
  20. Lynn H @ Turnips 2 Tangerines says

    June 23, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    What a great recipe:) Looks delicious and perfect for summer~Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 23, 2013 at 7:24 PM

      Thank you Lynn! It’s so easy too 🙂 Have a great week!

      Reply
  21. carissa says

    June 20, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    oooh delish!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 21, 2013 at 1:47 PM

      Thank you so much Carissa! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  22. Kara says

    June 19, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Just bookmarked this! Definitely going to try these 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 21, 2013 at 2:24 PM

      Thanks Kara! One of my all-time favorite recipes 🙂 Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  23. Elise @ Paint Chips & Frosting says

    June 14, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    These are so pretty!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 16, 2013 at 7:20 PM

      Thank you so much Elise!

      Reply
  24. steph@stephsbitebybite says

    June 13, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    Oooh! Yum, yum, yum!!!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 14, 2013 at 8:04 AM

      That’s what I say when I’m eating these 🙂 Have a great weekend Steph!

      Reply
  25. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    June 12, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Gorgeous photos, and this recipe sounds so good and easy!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 14, 2013 at 8:10 AM

      Thank you so much Andi! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  26. Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says

    June 12, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    Beautiful photos, Trish!!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 14, 2013 at 8:15 AM

      Thank you Meghan! Love this recipe 🙂 Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  27. Parrish (Life With The Crust Cut Off) says

    June 12, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    This looks and sounds delicious!!! We would love it if you would link up at our linky party:
    http://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/two-girls-and-a-party-linky-party-20/
    Live every Wednesday to Sunday.
    Hosted by:
    http://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/ Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off
    http://thissillygirlslife.com/ Dana @ This Silly Girl’s Life
    We hope to see you there!

    Reply
  28. Phoebe Moon says

    June 11, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Whoa yum! Gotta try these, and pinning them to make sure I do!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 14, 2013 at 8:26 AM

      Thank you so much for the pin Phoebe! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  29. Gloria @ Simply Gloria says

    June 11, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Trish, you sound like me…loved to bake at such a young age. These are a must to bake very soon! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 14, 2013 at 8:27 AM

      I always have Gloria 🙂 Thank you so much for the sweet comment! Hope you have a marvelous weekend!

      Reply
  30. Katie says

    June 11, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Mmmm I love any type of crumble bar! These sound awesome!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 14, 2013 at 8:31 AM

      I just love how easy they are! It was super fun meeting you at BlogHer 🙂 Hey, I saw you won the Ninja giveaway too so congrats! Hope you have a great weekend!

      Reply
  31. Laura@bakinginpyjamas says

    June 11, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    These look really yummy! I love blackberries. I found your blog on Tuesday Talent Show over at Chef In Training.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 14, 2013 at 8:32 AM

      Oh thank you Laura! This is such an easy recipe too 🙂 So glad you stopped by!

      Reply
  32. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says

    June 10, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    These bars look incredible and I bet so delicious!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 14, 2013 at 8:33 AM

      Thank you Nancy! They are delicious and super easy! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  33. Liz says

    June 10, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    These do sound pretty easy! I can’t wait to try! 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 10, 2013 at 7:34 PM

      Dangerously good Liz but yes – you have to try them 🙂

      Reply
  34. Tonia@thegunnysack says

    June 10, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    My husband would go crazy for those! They sound amazing!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 10, 2013 at 7:34 PM

      So yummy Tonia! Let me know what you think if you give them a try 🙂

      Reply
  35. Beth @ Freebiejunkie.com says

    June 10, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    These look so amazing. I am going to have to run to the store to get the blueberries. I have all the rest of the ingredients. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 10, 2013 at 7:36 PM

      Thanks Beth! Let me know what you think!

      Reply
    • Joyce says

      April 26, 2015 at 8:51 PM

      I would love to kno how to make these with real blueberries

      Reply
      • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

        April 29, 2015 at 2:50 PM

        You would basically need to make a blueberry pie filling with them Joyce. It needs to be pretty thick for this recipe. Good luck!

        Reply
  36. Lauren @momhomeguide says

    June 10, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    A neighbor of mine made raspberry oatmeal crumble bars recently, and I think it was a similar recipe. They were gone very quickly — so good! I might just have to make these TOMORROW!! (Forget the diet!)

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 10, 2013 at 7:36 PM

      Oh yes! Raspberry was my mom’s favorite – sooo good!

      Reply
  37. Happy Valley Chow says

    June 10, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Yummy! These bars look awesome, definitely wouldn’t mind having one of these with my coffee in the morning 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 10, 2013 at 7:37 PM

      Thank you! Definitely a breakfast food 🙂

      Reply

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