Easy Oatmeal Bars Recipe | Veggie Fest

Ingredients

• Vegetable shortening or oil for greasing pan, optional (if not using parchment paper)
• 1 cup flour, all-purpose (see note for gluten-free option)
• 1 cup quick oats (certified gluten-free, if needed)
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup finely ground pecans (omit for nut-free bars)
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup (1 stick) plant butter, softened
• 1 cup fruit preserves (see variations)