Ingredients for Cherry Oat Bars From A Cake Mix
- 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 (12 ounce) jar cherry preserves
- Water (not used in recipe)
- Pecans (not used in recipe)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup applesauce (for lower-fat option)
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How to Make Cherry Oat Bars From A Cake Mix
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, rolled oats, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the cherry preserves (or your chosen substitute) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
- **For a lower-fat option:** Reduce the melted butter to 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) and increase the amount of applesauce to 1/4 cup. This will slightly alter the texture but reduce the overall fat content.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
74g
Fat
21g
Carbs
10g
