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in Faith & Gratitude· Family Life· HomeCooking· Southern Recipes

Mama Ann’s Morning Bars Recipe

Enjoy this oatmeal and black raspberry jelly bars recipe. Mama Ann’s Morning Bars are a long-time and long-loved recipe in our family.

Morning bars are a family classic from my grandmother, Mama Ann.

A long-time and long-loved recipe in our family is Mama Ann's Morning Bars. An easy breakfast bars recipe with oatmeal and black raspberry jam.

One of those recipes we’ve come to expect her to always have at her house. My children beg for morning bars.

If I can’t make the bars right away then the children figure out some way to eat the black raspberry jelly on something.

We enjoyed these at the beach for breakfast one morning. Morning bars at the beach with a cup of coffee? Heaven.

Mama Ann’s Morning Bars Recipe with Oatmeal and Black Raspberry Jam

: Mama Ann’s Morning Bars

 

  1. 3/4 cup butter, softened
  2. 1 cup brown sugar
  3. 1 1/3 cups flour
  4. 1 teaspoon salt
  5. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  6. 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
  7. 10 oz jelly (black raspberry jam is best!)*

 

  1. Cream butter and sugar.
  2. Add all other ingredients.
  3. Do not grease the pan prior to baking (use 8×8 or 9×9).
  4. Press out half of mixture into bottom of pan.
  5. Cover with black raspberry preserves.
  6. Cover top with remainder of oatmeal mixture (you can sort of press out large pieces and drop it on top).
  7. Bake at 400 for 25 minutes.
  8. Cut into squares (about 1 in) immediately after taking it out of the oven.
  9. Let cool (can eat them still warm)

Preparation time: 15 minute(s)

Cooking time: 25 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 8

5 :  ★★★★★ 1 review(s)

You can also double the recipe. The bars freeze nicely – then can be warmed in the microwave. We also make a gluten free version with the gluten free Bisquick mix.

*the jam can be hard to find at Walmart. Publix and Kroger usually have it.

A long-time and long-loved recipe in our family is Mama Ann's Morning Bars. One of those recipes we’ve come to expect her to always have at her house. My children beg for morning bars.

Counting the blessings of family favorites. A recipe from the 2008 archives. Plus, counting these gifts:

  • Boy haircuts.
  • Giggling and swinging and oh so independent littlest boy.
  • Sunday afternoons.
  • Getting to walk through the Kennesaw Mountain field of flags in honor of 9/11 victims.
  • A new week, a new start.
  • Fun times with friends ahead.


This verse, He said Himself:

“By myself I can do nothing.” John 5:30

  • Morning bars on the menu.

Counting gifts 2681-2691.

-originally published September 2011

A long-time and long-loved recipe in our family is Mama Ann's Morning Bars. An easy breakfast bars recipe with oatmeal and black raspberry jam.

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  1. Vicki says

    September 12, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    These bars look so yummy! I have some blackberry jam on hand to give them a try.

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    • Hodgepodgemom says

      September 12, 2011 at 12:26 PM

      Vicki – thanks for the reminder on FB to use freshly ground soft white wheat. I’ve done that before and they turn out beautifully. Let me know how you like them!

      Reply
  2. All Things Beautiful says

    September 12, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Oh, yes! I used to make these raspberry oatmeal bars that were so good, but when we moved, I lost it and I have missed it. I think maybe this might be the recipe!! It is close anyway. I am going to try them and see. Either way they look wonderful. Thank you for posting it.

    Reply
  3. All Things Beautiful says

    September 12, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Oh, by the way, I tagged you for a homeschool meme. Pop on over and see.

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    • Hodgepodgemom says

      September 12, 2011 at 12:27 PM

      Oh, so glad Phyllis! Clicking over to see. What fun…

      Reply
  4. Barb-Harmony Art Mom says

    September 12, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Making these tomorrow….bars and coffee on the back deck…almost as good as the beach. 🙂

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    • Hodgepodgemom says

      September 12, 2011 at 7:10 PM

      I have very good memories of enjoying morning bars at the beach with Mama Ann. So, yes, almost as good. Especially with coffee on your deck 🙂

      Reply
  5. The Better Baker says

    December 22, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    Sounds like the perfect match for my morning coffee. These sound awesome and I will be making them soon.

    Reply
    • Hodgepodgemom says

      December 22, 2012 at 10:37 AM

      Enjoy! They are an all-time favorite!

      Reply
  6. Barb says

    July 3, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    HI! Can I use fresh black raspberries? Would I need to add some kind of liquid as berries are drier than jam? Hope to here from you soon…. picked 2 qts yesterday and need to use them fast! Thanks, Barb

    Reply
    • Hodgepodgemom says

      July 3, 2013 at 12:20 PM

      Oh goodness Barb – I have honestly never tried that myself. It sounds delicious and would probably be fabulous though – and likely turn out more like a cobbler! Yum!

      Reply
  7. Amber W says

    January 28, 2021 at 6:25 PM

    These are delicious! My family of 9 loves them. I used homemade apple butter in place of the jam.

    Reply
    • Hodgepodgemom says

      February 9, 2021 at 10:03 PM

      I’m so happy to hear that!! What a great idea to use apple butter.

      Reply

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