Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325F
2. 2
   Lightly oil an 8x12 inch baking dish or coat it with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
3. 3
   Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl with fingertips until no lumps of brown sugar remain.
4. 4
   Drizzle oil and fruit juice over oats and mix in with fingertips until evenly moistened and crumbly.
5. 5
   Set aside half for the topping.
6. 6
   Press the remainder evenly in bottom of prepared baking dish.
7. 7
   Spread raspberry preserves over top.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with reserved oat topping.
9. 9
   Bake 30-40 minutes, or until golden.
10. 10
    Let cool in baking dish on a rack.
11. 11
    Cut into bars and store at room temperature in an airtight container.