Black Forest Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Name: Black Forest Oatmeal Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter substitute, softened; ¾ cup Splenda sugar substitute; ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar substitute; 2 eggs; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 ⅔ cups whole wheat pastry flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 cups old fashioned oats; 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips; 5 ounces dried tart cherries, coarsely chopped; 1 ½ cups Splenda sugar substitute; ¼ cup cornstarch; 5 -6 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

1 cup butter substitute, softened
¾ cup Splenda sugar substitute
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar substitute
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ⅔ cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups old fashioned oats
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
5 ounces dried tart cherries, coarsely chopped
1 ½ cups Splenda sugar substitute
¼ cup cornstarch
5 -6 teaspoons water

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Combine butter, sugar and brown sugar in large mixer bowl.
3
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy (1 to 2 minutes).
4
Add eggs and vanilla extract; continue beating until well mixed.
5
Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking soda and salt.
6
Beat until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes).
7
Stir in oats, chocolate chips and cherries by hand.
8
Spread dough evenly into ungreased 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan.
9
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
10
Cool completely.
11
Drizzle: Stir together 1 1/2 cups splenda, 1/4 cups cornstarch together in small bowl.
12
Gradually stir in enough water for desired drizzling consistency.
13
Drizzle over bars.

1759

kcal

Calories

Fat

254

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter substitute, softened, ¾ cup Splenda sugar substitute, ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar substitute, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Black Forest Oatmeal Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Black Forest Oatmeal Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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