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March 7, 2018 by Fran Costigan 20 Comments

Jazzy Vegetarian’s Four-Ingredient Apricot Bars

Four-Ingredient Apricot Bars from Jazzy Vegetarian's Deliciously VeganThese tasty Four-Ingredient Apricot Bars from Jazzy Vegetarian’s Deliciously Vegan by Laura Theodore are easy to make and easy on the wallet! The sweetness comes from the apricot preserves, and rolled oats provide the crunch.

Jazzy Vegetarian's Deliciously VeganLaura has done it again. Cookbook author, singer, and TV cooking show host, my friend Laura Theodore wants to inspire and help everyone, from newbies to experienced cooks, to get into the kitchen and make food that tastes good. You will like her highly anticipated newest cookbook Jazzy Vegetarian’s Deliciously Vegan: Plant-Powered Recipes for the Modern, Mindful Kitchen.

You’ll have fun preparing vegan meals at home kitchen with Jazzy Vegetarian’s Deliciously Vegan. Laura’s modern guide to vegan eating is 320-pages filled with Laura’s interesting recipes—many from her popular, award-winning PBS television show—and you’ll see beautiful full-color photos on nearly every page.

In addition to over 175 flavor-packed, plant-based recipes, Laura helps readers stock a pantry, find the right equipment, and more, so cooking daily meaks is simple.

Four-Ingredient Apricot Bars from Jazzy Vegetarian's Deliciously VeganFrom simple snack ideas to enticing entrées to mouthwatering desserts, Jazzy Vegetarian’s Deliciously Vegan features delectable main dish recipes like Teriyaki Kebabs, Sunny Black Bean Burgers, and Gingered Portobello Steaks. Crowd-pleasing party foods include Guacamole Mini Peppers, Chili-Maple Almonds, and Miso Hummus. Vegan Burritos with Tofu Queso Fresca, Golden Cashew Milk, and Seitan Fajitas round out diverse dinner menus. And for dessert, Laura has plenty of scrumptious sweets to choose from, like Lively-Lemon Cupcakes, Sweet Potato Pie, and Divine Chocolate Mousse Cake.

Highlighting holiday entertaining to everyday ideas for preparing quick and delectable plant-based meals for the family, Laura Theodore’s Jazzy Vegetarian’s Deliciously Vegan is the ultimate guide for the vegan home chef.

Four-Ingredient Apricot Bars from Jazzy Vegetarian's Deliciously Vegan

Four-Ingredient Apricot Bars from Jazzy Vegetarian's Deliciously Vegan
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Four-Ingredient Apricot Bars

These tasty bars are easy to make, while being easy on the wallet. The sweetness comes from the apricot preserves, and rolled oats provide the crunch. Mashed bananas stand in beautifully for the egg, and the vanilla extract really jazzes it up!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Yields 12 bars
Author Laura Theodore

Ingredients

  • 2 medium ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 11/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup thick apricot preserves (see note)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat an 8-inch square rimmed baking pan with vegan margarine. Line the pan with unbleached parchment paper, leaving an overhang of 2-inch “wings” on two opposite sides of the pan.
  2. To make the dough, put the bananas and the vanilla extract into a large bowl and mash into a chunky purée, using a potato masher or large fork. Add the oats and stir with a large spoon to thoroughly combine.
  3. Press half of the dough mixture into the prepared pan in an even layer. Spread the apricot preserves over the dough in an even layer. Top with the remaining dough, patting it down gently into an even layer. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
  4. Put the pan on a wire rack and let cool 15 minutes. Cut the “cake” into 12 bars, using a serrated knife and wiping the knife clean often. Using the paper “wings,” carefully lift the bars out of the pan and set them on the wire rack. Let the bars cool for 10 to 20 minutes before serving.
  5. Wrapped tightly and refrigerated, leftover bars will keep up to 2 days.

Recipe Notes

CHEF’S NOTE: If the preserves you are using are “watery,” drain the excess liquid from the preserves before measuring and using in this recipe. Do this by placing the preserves in a fine-screened sieve set over a bowl. Let drain for 15 minutes. Proceed with recipe as directed.

 

Recipe by Laura Theodore, from JazzyVegetarian's Deliciously Vegan. Published by Scribe Publishing, ©2018, reprinted by permission.

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Comments

  1. AvatarShira Isenberg says

    March 7, 2018 at 3:14 pm

    My favorite easy meal is beans and rice! Made in the IP of course.

    Reply
    • Fran CostiganFran Costigan says

      March 7, 2018 at 4:44 pm

      Of course! Great choice

      Reply
  2. AvatarRuthAnn says

    March 7, 2018 at 9:57 pm

    These bars sound yummy! Thanks for this chance to win.

    Reply
    • Fran CostiganFran Costigan says

      March 8, 2018 at 8:26 am

      Good luck, Ruth Ann!

      Reply
  3. AvatarKaren D says

    March 8, 2018 at 9:18 am

    Easiest is a toss up between a veggie burger with fries or pasta with sauce.

    Reply
    • Fran CostiganFran Costigan says

      March 8, 2018 at 5:08 pm

      Both sound good to me. Good luck Karen!

      Reply
  4. AvatarCindy says

    March 8, 2018 at 10:16 pm

    Made these tonight. Since I don’t care for cooked bananas, I used an apricot paste (dried apricots and water pureed). Very yummy!

    Reply
    • Fran CostiganFran Costigan says

      March 9, 2018 at 8:51 am

      I can see how using apricot paste would work beautifully. I think the banana is not cooked, just pureed but the double dose of apricot is a winner! Thank you for sharing the tip!

      Reply
  5. AvatarMycustomeressay says

    March 11, 2018 at 5:34 am

    Sweet Almond Oil  This is one of my favourite oils to use in my moisturizer (often combined with apricot and a bit of jojoba).

    Reply
  6. AvatarCindy says

    March 11, 2018 at 8:09 am

    Favorite plant based recipe? This week it’s lasagna roll ups! I used sweet potatoes instead of squash in the filling and they are delicious! Can’t wIt to make these bars!

    Reply
    • Fran CostiganFran Costigan says

      March 11, 2018 at 9:51 am

      You had me at sweet potatoes! My salad dinner last night held a whole baked one. Your roll ups sound good.

      Reply
  7. AvatarLana says

    April 4, 2018 at 3:20 pm

    Why does the pan need to be coated with margarine when parchment paper is used to line the pan, also?

    Reply
    • Fran CostiganFran Costigan says

      April 4, 2018 at 3:27 pm

      I am checking with the author, but I do not grease and line pans. I use parchment only. That said, I have recently learned that some parchments do not release as well.

      Reply
  8. AvatarLa Folie says

    June 24, 2021 at 6:53 am

    This is as simple as it looks. Would love to order these bars online.

    Reply
    • Fran CostiganFran Costigan says

      June 24, 2021 at 8:52 am

      They are simple to make. These bars from Laura Theodore, aka #TheJazzyVegetarian are not for sale.
      Make some,

      Fran

      Reply
  9. AvatarNoreen says

    January 14, 2022 at 5:43 pm

    I made these using peach (sugar free – only fruit) preserves, as that’s what I had on hand. I added an eighth of a teaspoon of cinnamon and an eighth of a teaspoon salt. Delicious! 🙂
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Fran CostiganFran Costigan says

      January 15, 2022 at 7:11 pm

      Noreen,
      Thanks for sharing your success with the bars. Your choice of jam sounds divine

      Take care.
      Fran

      Reply
  10. AvatarAdrienne says

    March 12, 2022 at 5:55 pm

    Can you freeze these?

    Reply
    • Fran CostiganFran Costigan says

      March 12, 2022 at 6:38 pm

      Adrienne,
      I think the bars would freeze well but I’ll reach out to Laura TheJazzyVegetarian to confirm.

      Take care,

      Fran

      Reply
    • Fran CostiganFran Costigan says

      March 12, 2022 at 9:36 pm

      Yes, the bars can be frozen!

      Fran

      Reply

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