Apricot Ginger Crumble Oat Bars (Gluten Free)

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking dish and line with parchment paper; grease parchment paper.

Step 2

Whisk flour, almond meal, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Add oats, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup white sugar; whisk to blend and break up clumps of brown sugar. Pour melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract over flour mixture; stir with a spatula until moistened.

Step 3

Press 2/3 of the flour mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to make the crust.

Step 4

Whisk 1/3 cup white sugar and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Add apricots and ginger and toss to coat.

Step 5

Spread apricot mixture over the crust. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 of the flour mixture on top.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and crisp and filling is bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars, about 25 minutes.