Starbucks Oatmeal Bar Recipe

This gluten-free Starbucks Oatmeal Bar Recipe is the perfect Starbucks Michigan Cherry Oat bar copycat. Although Starbucks no longer makes these Michigan Cherry Oat Bars, if you have ever had one, then you know exactly how good they really are. A crispy, buttery oatmeal bar, topped with a homemade cherry pie filling, finished with another layer of oat crumble and a cream cheese glaze. These Cherry oat bars are guaranteed to be your new favorite! 

Getting diagnosed with Celiac Disease 11 years ago took away the fun of getting all the delicious desserts that Starbucks has to offer, so it was only right I take matters into my own hands and remake some of them gluten-free.

If you are new to a gluten-free diet, have Celiac Disease, or even if you’re not gluten-free, these bars are so good, that you would never guess they are missing the gluten. I have tested these out as a dairy-free version, and they come out just as good! You can find the dairy-free details below on how to make these bars. 

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• Why you will love this Starbucks Cheery Oat Bar recipe
• Ingredients for these copycat Starbucks oat bars
• Instructions to make Starbucks Oatmeal Bars
• Equipment needed to make these copycat Starbucks oat bars
• Storage for this Starbucks oatmeal recipe
• FAQ
• Top Tips
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Why you will love this Starbucks Cheery Oat Bar recipe

• These Michigan cherry oat bars don’t require a mixer. Just one bowl and your hands to get the batter together.
• These Starbucks copycat cherry oat bars are easy to prep ahead of time.

Ingredients for these copycat Starbucks oat bars

Below is a brief description of some of the ingredients in this recipe. For the full list of ingredients for these copycat Starbucks Cherry Oat Bars please see the recipe card below.

• Quick Oats: make sure to use quality gluten-free quick oats. I like to use Bob’s Red Mill.
• Rolled Oats: I also recommend using quality rolled oats like Bob’s Red Mill. 
• Flour: I recommend using Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free 1-1 flour
• Vanilla extract: my go-to gluten-free vanilla extract for this recipe is Singing Dog vanilla alcohol-free vanilla extract
• Brown sugar
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Butter: always make sure your butter is at room temperature. 
• Pitted fresh cherries: for easy removal of the pit, I like to use this gadget below. Also, make sure to remove the stem.
• Corn Starch
• Lemon juice
• Water
• Sugar 

Instructions to make Starbucks Oatmeal Bars

• To make the cherry filling, place a small saucepan over medium heat. Begin by adding the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Bring this to a boil. Once the mixture has begun to boil, continue stirring for about 6 to 7 minutes. As it begins to thicken, slowly add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water. Continue stirring until your desired consistency has been achieved. You will want this to be thick enough to spread, and not too watery, then set aside. 
• Preheat the oven to 350 ℉ and lightly coat the pan using a pastry brush and coconut oil. Then line the pan with a parchment. I like to use the ones like this with the handles for easy removal. 
• In a large bowl, add all of the dry ingredients and mix together. Then add the butter. Using either your hands or a pair of gloves, covering your hands, mix this together until completely combined. The mixture will become crumbly. 
• Next, add ⅔ of the mixture to the baking pan. Using the bottom of a cup press the mixture firmly down into the pan.
• Then, add the cherry filling and spread evenly across.
• Next, sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top of the cherries.
• Bake for 35-43 minutes until golden brown. Allow these to cool completely. 

Cream Frosting

• In a mixer, using the paddle attachment, combine all of the cream cheese topping ingredients. Once fully combined, drizzle over the bars. Then slice and enjoy! 

Equipment needed to make these copycat Starbucks oat bars

• Cherry pitter
• 8x8 baking pan
• Parchment squares  

Storage for this Starbucks oatmeal recipe

Store these copycat Starbucks, Michigan cherry outdoors at room temperature in a container or in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Try heating them in the microwave for 20 seconds to serve with a cup of coffee for breakfast! 

FAQ

Can I make these Starbucks Copycat Michigan Cherry Bars dairy-free? 

Absolutely, you can make these copycat Starbucks, cherry, oat bars, dairy free. Simply substitute the butter with a dairy-free butter, I like to use country crack. For the cream cheese glaze, I recommend using kite Hill cream cheese. 

Can I freeze these cherry oat bars?

Yes, you can freeze these cherry oat bars. I recommend wrapping them individually in a tight saran wrap, then placing them into an airtight container for up to two months in the freezer.

Top Tips

Make sure your butter is room temperature, otherwise it will not blends well with the dry ingredients.

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