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Cherry Oat Bars (Starbucks Copycat)

May 14, 2019 by Victor @ Taste of Artisan 23 Comments

Cherry oat bars stacked on top each other on a table.

Have you tried Starbucks's cherry oat bars? They are out-of-this-world delicious! Starbucks describes them as “Plump, juicy Michigan cherries and hearty oats are topped with a buttery streusel. This seasonal bar is perfect for a quick & easy breakfast or afternoon treat.”

It doesn’t have to be seasonal if you love these cherry filled treats. This recipe will help you make the famous cherry oat bars that taste just like the original bars that you buy at Starbucks, when they are in season that is.

In this recipe, I am using my favorite cherry pie filling that exceptionally delicious with a pleasant consistency. Not only does it taste good but it's also very simple to make. My kids made it several times following the recipe and every time it turned out very well. I am sure that Starbucks uses it's own recipe for the cherry filling but this taste every bit as good and even better if you ask me.

Starbucks Michigan Cherry Oat Bar Copycat Recipe. This is the best version. Period. | ifoodblogger.com

I keep these cherry oat bars at room temperature for a day or so, they just don't last any longer in my house. If you plan on keeping them longer, refrigerate. They will keep fresh for several days when refrigerated.

Starbucks Michigan Cherry Oat Bars

5 from 10 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cherry bars, oat bars
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Victor

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup butter at room temperature

For the Cherry Filling:

  • 5 cups sweet cherries fresh or frozen; stemmed and pitted; see notes.
  • 6 Tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 3 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 6 Tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Prepare the cherry filling in advance as it needs to cool. Place cherry filling ingredients in medium sauce pan and stir well. Turn the heat to medium and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. If you want the filling to be smoother and less chunky, use a hand blender to slightly break the cherries into smaller pieces.
  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Line a 9 x 12 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Next prepare the base and the top dry layers. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter to form a crumbly mixture.
  • Spread 2/3 of the oat mixture and pat firmly and evenly into the bottom of the baking pan.
  • Spread the cherry filling evenly over the base.
  • Spread cherry pie filling over oats.
  • Crumble the rest of the oat mixture evenly over the cherry filling.
  • Bake at 350F until light golden brown, about 40 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely before cutting.

Notes

If using sour cherries, bump the sugar by two tablespoons and lower the amount of lemon juice to two tablespoons. This will account for the natural tartness of sour cherries and balance it out.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 5.2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1.2mg

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  1. Carrie

    January 20, 2023 at 1:22 am

    If using blueberries do I follow the cherry filling recipe?
    The cherry was great! I just wanted to switch it up this time!

    Reply
    • Victor @ Taste of Artisan

      January 20, 2023 at 12:11 pm

      Glad you liked my recipe, Carrie. Yes, I would recommend following the cherry recipe, it should work.

      Reply
  2. Carrie

    January 13, 2023 at 9:51 pm

    I’m confused…one thing says cherry filling and the next says cherry pie filling. Ingredients don’t call for cherry pie filling….

    Reply
    • Victor @ Taste of Artisan

      January 14, 2023 at 5:54 pm

      I've always thought of them as being interchangeable.

      Reply
  3. Noelle

    July 23, 2022 at 7:04 pm

    I made this with fresh tart cherries for a community luncheon today and it was a hit! I got so many compliments. Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Victor @ Taste of Artisan

      July 23, 2022 at 7:14 pm

      You are welcome, Noelle. Enjoy! Try my other recipes... I highly recommend the berry cake and ossi dei morti cookies among many other things.

      Reply
  4. Judi S

    July 20, 2021 at 10:41 pm

    Probably the absolute best cherry bars out there! So buttery and flavorful. A definite recipe for cherry season!!

    Reply
    • Victor @ Taste of Artisan

      July 21, 2021 at 5:32 pm

      Thank you for the kind words, Judy. Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Denise

    February 01, 2021 at 12:49 am

    While these had great flavor my topping had too many areas that were dry. I think I will make with less flour and a bit more butter the next time. Of course, our room temp is a bit cold right now,😬

    Reply
  6. Roxanne

    July 22, 2020 at 4:07 am

    These are a staple in my house, so delish! I know the recipe says to wait until they're completely cooled, but if you try these still warm out of the oven with a little ice cream on top... WOW! Amazingly good.

    Reply
  7. Monique

    June 02, 2020 at 11:55 pm

    What's the difference between quick oats and rolled oats? Is it okay to just use rolled oats for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Victor @ Taste of Artisan

      June 03, 2020 at 10:56 pm

      Hi Monique, quick oats are rolled oats that are processed further to make them cook quicker. In this recipe, I think you can use both interchangeably.

      Reply
  8. Paula

    May 17, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    These are Beyond compare! Simply Fabulous!

    Reply
    • Victor @ Taste of Artisan

      May 17, 2020 at 11:21 pm

      Thank you for the kind words, Paula.

      Reply
  9. Starbucks Girl

    June 30, 2019 at 5:01 pm

    These cherry oat bars were delicious! I used fresh cherries from my local farmers market and the cherry filling turned out really, really good. This recipe is a gem.

    Reply
  10. Erica

    February 24, 2019 at 11:36 am

    I bought these 3 times a week from Starbucks.. I'm so excited I found this recipe cuz in Virginia Starbucks never has these anymore... Going to make them today!! Thank you so much

    Reply
  11. Kerrie

    July 19, 2018 at 9:48 am

    These were pretty good. The oat mixture tastes just like the Starbucks bars which is so great!

    Reply
  12. Melissa Fox-Austin

    March 28, 2018 at 8:10 am

    These are delicious! Thank you!

    I used a combo frozen cherries and a can of tart cherries.

    Reply
  13. Tahani

    December 05, 2017 at 8:48 pm

    Can this be made with frozen cheeries if fresh are not available?

    Reply
    • victor

      December 19, 2017 at 11:43 pm

      Yes. I used frozen and they worked out really well.

      Reply
  14. Jo

    June 12, 2017 at 4:18 pm

    I recommend doubling the cherry filling! There wasn't enough to spread across all of the oats!

    Reply
    • victor

      June 12, 2017 at 8:27 pm

      Doubled in the recipe.

      Reply
  15. Lynn D

    June 02, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    These are baking in the oven right now. So happy to have found some of the first cherries at the grocery store so I could make these.

    Reply

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