High-Fiber Apricot Crisp Bars

Sweetened by nature, balanced by design.

These apricot dessert bars are everything you love about a classic apricot crumble in an easy-to-slice, wholesome treat. Juicy chopped apricots are tossed with cinnamon, almond extract, cornstarch, and just enough sugar to enhance their naturally sweet flavor, then layered beneath a buttery oat & Greek yogurt crumble topping. The result is a soft, golden bar with a cozy texture and bright fruit flavor in every bite, perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert!

Made with rolled oats, ground flaxseed, and Greek yogurt, these bars offer a satisfying boost of fiber while keeping the texture tender and rich. The apricots bring natural sweetness and a fresh, slightly tangy balance that pairs nicely with the warm cinnamon crumble. Whether you serve them chilled or slightly warm, these nutritious apricot crumble bars are an easy homemade recipe that tastes comforting and nourishing at the same time!

Yield: 6-8 servings

Total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups apricots, chopped

• 1/4 c sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 2 tsp cornstarch

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp almond extract

• 1 c flour

• 3/4 c old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1/4 c light brown sugar

• 2 tsp ground flaxseed

• 1/4 c unsalted butter, melted

• 1/4 c plain, whole milk Greek yogurt

  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degree F. Line a 8x8" pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, add the apricots, sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, salt, and almond extract. Stir until just combined. Set aside.

   

3. In a separate mixing bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, and flaxseed.

   

4. Add in melted butter and Greek yogurt and mix until combined.

   

5. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of your prepared pan to make the crust.

   

6. Pour the fruit mixture over the crust in the pan.

   

7. Sprinkle the rest of the dry mixture (the crumble) on top of the fruit.

   

8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden brown. Serve warm, or store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Enjoy!

   

Recipe Notes:

You can swap out the apricots for different fruits if you'd like! Strawberries and raspberries also work well in this recipe.