Berry Good Bars...

I was able to save a few berries from being gobbled up.  I turned them into Raspberry Breakfast Bars.

Simmering Raspberries

Raspberry Breakfast Bars
***Filling***
2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries or raspberries
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
***Base***
1 cup flour
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup margarine or butter melted
 PREPARATION:

Filling: in a medium saucepan combine berries, sugar, water, lemon juice and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for about 8 minutes or till slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Base: In a mixing bowl stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and baking soda. Stir in melted margarine or butter till thoroughly combined. Set aside 1 cup of the oat mixture for topping. Press remaining oat mixture into an ungreased 9x9 pan.
Bake at 350F for 20 to 25 minutes. Carefully spread filling on top of baked crust. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture. Lightly press oat mixture into filling. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes more or till topping is set. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
NUTRITION:  280 calories, 12g fat, 40g carbohydrates, 4g protein per serving.

Base is in and ready to bake.

All the layers baking together.

 Cooled and ready to eat.

I'd like to try making these gluten free and with less sugar.  All suggestions are welcome.