Description
Delightful Sourdough Breakfast Bars with a tangy jam filling, perfect for busy mornings or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sourdough starter (active and bubbly)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup fruit jam (your choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: Chopped nuts or seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the sourdough starter, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Spread half of the mixture in the greased baking dish, layer with jam, and top with the remaining mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 15 minutes then slice into squares or rectangles.
Notes
Use quality jam for the best flavor; consider adding nuts or seeds for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg