Scottish Glasgow Oat Bars

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 12
Delicious Scottish Glasgow Oat Bars Recipe
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 can crushed pineapple
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 dash salt
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups brown sugar ( firmly packed )
2 cups uncooked quick-cooking oats
1 cup butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
400
Sugar
25g
Fat
20g
Scottish Glasgow Oat Bars are a delicious dessert that blends a crispy oat base with a sweet and tangy pineapple filling. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick snack or as an after-dinner treat. It's a great way to enjoy a classic Scottish dessert, with the added benefits of oats and pineapple.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
2.In a medium saucepan, combine crushed pineapple, sugar, cornstarch, salt, butter, and grated orange peel. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
3.In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, and quick-cooking oats. Cut in butter until the mixture is crumbly.
4.Press 2/3 of the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5.Spread the cooled pineapple mixture evenly over the bottom crust.
6.Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top of the pineapple mixture.
7.Bake for 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven or until golden brown.
8.Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool.
9.Cut into squares and serve!

PROS

Easy to make and tastes delicious.
Can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container.
Oats are a great source of fiber.

CONS

High in sugar and butter content.
Not suitable for vegans or anyone with gluten allergies.
May be too sweet for some tastebuds.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Oats are a good source of fiber and protein. They can help lower blood sugar levels, reduce the risk of heart disease, and aid in weight loss. The addition of pineapple in this recipe provides vitamin C, manganese, and bromelain, which is known to have anti-inflammatory properties.

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