Peach Oat Bars with Vanilla Glaze
Delightful Peach Oat Bars combining fresh peaches with rolled oats, topped with a smooth vanilla glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the bar base
- 2 cups rolled oats Main ingredient for the base.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
- ½ cup brown sugar Can be swapped with coconut sugar.
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted Can be replaced with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh peaches, diced Fresh and ripe peaches are ideal.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Enhances the flavor of the peaches.
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon Adds warmth and flavor.
For the vanilla glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar Main ingredient for the glaze.
- 2 tablespoons milk Can be substituted with plant-based milk.
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor to the glaze.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all the ingredients listed above.
- Dice the fresh peaches and toss them with lemon juice and cinnamon.
Cooking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and salt until crumbly. Reserve half of this mixture for topping.
- Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Spread the peach mixture evenly over the oat base.
- Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture over the peaches.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
Finishing Touch
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before drizzling the glaze over the top.
- Slice into squares or rectangles and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze individually wrapped for up to three months.