It’s the 4th of July! My holiday weekend is going to be very low key since I just got back from vacation, but I wanted to do something festive so I didn’t feel like a complete party pooper. So I made these red, white and blue bars this morning in less than an hour.
Get in my Independence Day belly!
They’re so easy to make y’all. Prepare a box of Krusteaz Raspberry Bar Mix as directed on the package, but right after you spread the raspberry filling over the hot dough….
…sprinkle on 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries. Then add the remaining crumble over the top and bake as directed.
You’ll end up with red, white and blue bars that make a perfectly delicious patriotic dessert!
Happy 4th of July, everyone!
Red, White and Blue Bars
These red, white and blue bars bring raspberries and blueberries together in a soft chewy bar cookie. It makes a great patriotic dessert recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Krusteaz Raspberry Bars
- 1/2 cup 1 stick butter or margarine, melted
- 1/2 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
- Stir together melted butter and crust mix with a fork until mixture is crumbly. Spoon 2/3 of crust mixture into pan. Press firmly into bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
- Spread raspberry filling evenly over hot crust. Sprinkle 1/2 cup blueberries over raspberry filling.Crumble remaining crust mixture over blueberries.
- Bake 26-28 minutes or until bubbly around edges. Cool completely before cutting.
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 106mgPotassium: 4mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 177IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Michelle James says
Nice! We love blueberries and easy recipes at our house! Thanks for sharing this! And, thanks for linking up to the #HomeMattersParty
Lisa @ HarmonyandHappiness.com says
I am making these for sure!! Thank you so much for sharing on our Living with Style Linky Party!
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
This just looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
rocky says
looks so yummy! thanks for sharing your recipe…
Joanne T Ferguson says
I love seeing anything red, white and blue as far as a recipe is concerned! These bars look delicious and so wish I could have one right now with my coffee! I guess you wouldn’t mind if I came through the computer and tried one, okay two, but three would be my limit!
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
This looks like something I would eat in one sitting while watching tv!
Yona Williams says
I think there is something edible-ly attractive about desserts that are red, white and blue. I love a berry recipe like this topped with whipped cream. I also LOVE crumbly desserts.
Carin Kilby Clark says
These look so yummy! I’ll take any reason to have sweets. Can’t wait to try this.
mburbage says
Oh I am going to try and make these. They look really great! Wonder if I can make it homemade, I don’t have mix
Carly Brydon says
These Red, White, and Blue Bars look so delicious! I’ll have to save this recipe for Labor Day!
Lisa Rios says
Wow! This Looks very different and delicious. I never tried Snacky bars with Raspberry. I bet my kids would definitely love this. Would love to try this one for sure.
Bree @ HalfPennyBlog says
These sound so delicious. I love desserts that have blueberries in them, and these sound fantastic!
Debbie Williamson says
Now these look Yummy! and a big Krusteaz fan, There muffins mixes are awesome also. Will give these a try this weekend, thanks for sharing!
Shell Feis says
These sound delicious! I think I’m going to try to get my son to make these with me next week!
desirae young says
Ohh wow those look delicious! I just bought a couple of the Krusteaz kits tonight at Sams club and I cannot wait to make them!
Ricci says
Now these bars are both gorgeous and I’m sure, tasty. I need some new bar recipes and I will definitely be making these soon!! Thanks for the yummy recipe!!
Rose says
MAN these look yummy. My mom used to buy Krusteaz pancake and muffin mix when we were kids! This brings back memories.
Veronica says
Krusteaz sound yummy too. My mouth is watering
HilLesha says
Much as I love berries, I will definitely have to try this sometime. It looks so, so scrumptious!
Christi from sexymoxiemama.com says
These look amazing. You always have such yummy recipes.
M from The Stay-at-Home Life says
I love Krusteaz. These look great!
April G says
I’ve only used Krusteaz for pancakes. I’ll have to check these out. That looks delicious.
Jessica Simms says
This looks so yummy and easy to make! I think this is a perfect go to breakfast food or a picnic treat.
K. Lee Banks says
These look scrumptious – thanks for sharing!
Stephanie says
Those do sound super simple! And I’ve just picked over 6 quarts of blueberries I’ve been looking for stuff to make. 🙂
April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says
Yum! So festive and perfect for 4th of July or anytime. They look so simple to make too.
Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy says
How festive! These look absolutely delicious! I love berry treats!
Erin says
This looks amazing! I’ve never seen that mix before but I’m definitely going to be on the hunt for it this week!
Tess says
Those bars look delious ! I’ve been craving a fruit bar lately.
Tiffany says
Oh my gosh this looks delicious! I haven’t heard of the Krusteaz raspberry bars! My mother-in-law just bought us Krusteaz peach cobbler.
Ashley says
Mmmmmmm, delicious! And so Americana!
Lesley says
That looks so good. I’m always looking for something patriotic to eat. I could see myself making this for small gathering at the house regardless of holidays too.
Mimi "MimiCuteLips" Green says
With all this fruit this totally counts as healthy. They look really good, I might totally copy you.
katrina g says
those looks really good!!! i’ll have to try to make these soon.
Celeste says
Thanks for this wonderful and easy recipe. It looks delicious.
Chubskulit Rose says
I love this as it loks healthy and delicious. I will be trying this one day when I get some fruits.
Jamela Porter says
I’m going to have to make these next 4th of July. What a great idea
Michelle @ Dishes and Dust Bunnies says
These look absolutely delicious!! I love how simple the recipe is and I can’t wait to try it!
Laura Funk says
Oh yummy! I have that exact mix and love that you changed it up a bit
Chrystal | YUM eating says
I love making fruit crisps and compotes this time of year. It one of my favorite things about summer. Fresh berries and crockpot desserts. Unless it rains and cools down, then I turn the oven on.
Paula Schuck says
These looks so yummy. I am going to try making these tonight. The recipe looks nice and easy to follow.
Jerusha (TheDisneyChef.com) says
These look so gorgeous! I love the theme and I love how gorgeously delicious they look. I may swipe this for Vets Day because they do a huge Vet dinner where we bring food and honor those who serve. I think these would be a huge hit! – Jerusha, TheDisneyChef.com
Lynndee says
Patriotic indeed and I bet they’re delicious too. I will have to try making those soon. We love snacking so those would be perfect.
Shaney Vijendranath says
This looks so tempting! I love anything blueberry, one of my favourites to munch on during pregnancy.
Lady Lilith says
How amazing. These look like such a refreshing treat.
Alyssa C says
Yum, those bars look delicious! Thank you for sharing.
Jennifer says
My Grandma used to make a similar blueberry dish! It brings back so many good childhood memories. These all look delicious!
Chrystal | YUM eating says
Don’t grandma’s have the best dishes? No matter how hard I try to follow her recipes they just never turn out the same.
Christie says
Love the addition of blueberries to the mix. Perfect July 4th treat, so easy to make!
Clare Speer says
Yummy – and these look so doable and simple – even I could make them! 🙂
Mistee Dawn says
Those look delicious and so festive. Can’t believe how easy they are to make, my favorite kind of recipe!
Rosey says
Oh man, those look amazing for any day, any time, and reason. If that tastes as good as it looks, and I suspect that it does, it would be an instant fave for me.
Aubrey says
These look very tasty. Will need to give them a try.
Pattie says
yuuuuum!!!! So easy – and I love that it’s only three ingredients.
Mykidsguide says
Me too! I will be making it this coming weekend.
Tammy Roy says
These look so delicious. I will have to try this recipe. It would be a perfect desert to serve at my family dinner this weekend.
Bismah says
These bars look delicious! I love blueberries, especially in desserts!
Dogvills says
I love blueberries, too. I can’t wait to make this!
Uplifting Families says
These bars look delicious. I might have to make them. I like that you added fresh blueberries too.
Debra says
These look amazing! I can’t wait to try them!
Curtis Joseph says
Love all the berries, I would love to try these patriotic fruit bars!
Censie says
YUM! I am going to pin this for next year. Looks great and super easy to make.
Kristi says
Those look delicious! Would be a great treat to bring to an upcoming family reunion!
Carol Bryant says
WOW what a great recipe – you always inspire me to bake something new and yummy,
Allie D. says
This looks so delicious! I need to get me some of Krusteaz Raspberry Bars!
Tracy says
Oh! These look great. ….and not just for the holiday!
Amanda O. says
That looks so buttery and tasty. I love all desserts with raspberries.
Felicia says
Get in my independence day belly too! This looks amazing, Liz. I couldn’t share it either.
Veronica says
Looks so yummy! Perfect 4th of July treat for family
Nina Say says
I’m not sure I would be willing to share this with anybody if I ever made it. That’s a hoard and stuff my face kind of goodness.
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
What an awesome idea! These look really yummy!
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
I love desserts with fresh fruit in them! It lets me trick myself into thinking they’re more healthy!
Valerie says
I enjoy all of these flavors so I am sure I would enjoy this. I’ll have to make it for a special treat for the family.
Stephanie says
These look incredibly yummy. I know my son and husband would love them. I’ll pin them to make soon.
Lee says
I love stuff like this. At a party on the f4th everyone had some representation of red white and blue desserts. This looks good too!
Lee
Alicia says
These look so delicious and have ingredients my family loves. Thanks so much for sharing.
Autumn @Mamachallenge says
These look delicious! I have to make some ASAP!
Krista says
I have been on a huge berry kick here lately. Especially ANYTHING that has blue berries! This would be a great dessert to make! Thanks!
Jessica @ Moxie and Mischief says
This looks so good! Perfect summer treat.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
It does look easy! I love this brand, they have so many amazing products!
Maggie says
Wow, that looks so easy! Much easier than the watermelon pie I made! I will be trying these soon!
Pascha says
These look so YUMMY! Thanks for sharing, I love fruit.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
Oh this looks amazing! I bet it would not last long in our home!
Terri Ramsey Beavers says
Those look so tasty and delicious. What a great choice for the 4th of July. I’ll have to keep them in mind for our next ladies auxiliary meeting. I was down in my back from the weather all weekend so I didn’t even grill out or watch the fireworks as planed.
Lesley says
These Red, White and Blue Bars look so good. The blueberries over the raspberry filling, topped with crumble makes me drool. I could use this for 4th of July and memorial day OR for breakfast tomorrow! lol
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
That looks so yummy. What a fun dessert!!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
For some reason I’ve never thought of making my own bars. These look and sound really tasty!
Becca Wilson says
I will be picking the ingredients up the next time that I go to the store for these. They look amazing and so simple.
Sandy KS says
My mom would be a breeze at making anything out of a box look good. These bars do look delicious. I have to watch my sugar. How much sugar is in these bars?
Lauren Allen says
Love how easy these are! Krusteaz sure knows how to do dessert!
Donna says
Well, that really is easy! And I sure do love easy! Plus blueberries are so good for you. I’ll pick up some Krusteaz Raspberry Bars the next time I go to the store.
Marcie W. says
These bars look outstanding. One of my favorite things to do when I bake is dress up a boxed mix.
Alli says
Anything with berries and crust gets my seal of approval. Looks scrumptious and I would love to have a bar or two.
Jamie says
YUM – that looks so good!! Perfect for a potluck or any event with friends!
Kate K (My Mommy Brain) says
These look delicious! And so simple too. Thanks for sharing.
Sicorra@NotNowMomsBusy says
These look so delicious and perfect for a summer dessert.
Krystal says
what a delicious and patriotic snack! i need to try this recipe for next year. pinning to save!
Lois Alter Mark says
Those look amazing! I’m going to be very patriotic and make these all year long!
Rebecca Swenor says
I so love raspberries and blueberries. Yummy!!! I am so making these bars today. They totally sounds and look delicious. Thanks so much for sharing.
Cinny says
Those look pretty healthy! I’d love to try one of them.
Sarah Bailey says
Oh yum these sound delicious what a wonderful treat for after a meal. x
Brandy says
How festive! I would eat these right up and love the idea of using this for when school starts up again in the kids lunches maybe? Or maybe I will just use them for my own work lunches 😉
Sandy Klocinski says
I am going to make these for the next get together. I love the patriotic theme. And anything with blueberries just has to be good!
Leslie says
Yum! These look so good! I bet it was refreshing too.
Lisa Ladrido says
Oh those look so good! I am supposed to be on a diet so thankfully just looking at the pictures will not make me gain weight! Unless of course I print out that recipe you so kindly left for us! Temptations!
{Erica}EverythingMomandBaby says
Those look so nice! I’ll have to try.
becca says
What a yummy dessert for the Fourth. I love a good easy dessert for the holidays
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I could definitely fill a hollow spot with these bars. They look so good. You can’t beat a recipe with fresh blueberries at all.
Pam says
These look so good! I love patriotic desserts for the 4th, Memorial Day, and Veteran’s Day.
Michelle F. says
Those look so good. My daughter loves PB & J so I have to make these for her.
Jeanette says
I want to make something like this for my next party out! They look amazing and I LOVE fruit bars, SOOO yummy! Thank you for reminding me what I need to make! 🙂
Jeanine says
Oh wow that looks SO good! I made something like this a few weeks ago and it was awful. Wish this would have been posted back then I need to make this! Happy 4th to you (belated!)
Stephanie says
Oh my goodness those look delicious! What a great patriotic treat! As a matter of fact I’d be happy to try them at any time 🙂
Helene Cohen Bludman says
Mmmm these look good. I don’t think I’ve ever seen the Krusteaz brand, though. Where do you buy it?
Catherine S says
These sound really good. I need to make them for our get together this coming Saturday.
catherine c. says
what was that , but i think this is delicious . i want to try it to know whats the taste of that , i would make this thank you for sharing
Nikki @ Tikkido says
I love the addition of the fresh blueberries to the crumb bars! I’ll have to remember that the next time I make my favorite raspberry bars.
dawn says
wow this looks so yummy! I would probably eat the entire thing. LOL
Lexie Lane says
I could feel my sweet tooth workin! You made this look so easy! Lovely pics, by the way. I love how clear they are!
Jaime says
These look delicious! They’re perfect for a patriotic themed gathering (or really any party.)
Megan Elford says
Yum! They look so delicious, perfect for a potluck … or for an after-the-kids-bedtime snack, lol! It’s also a recipe that could be very easily adapted to whatever fruit is in season!
Itty Bitty Foodies says
Looks delicious! What a nice summer treat.
Nicole B says
Those are WAY easier to make than I would have ever thought. They look delicious, too and even though it’s not Independence Day I think I will still have to make them, YUM!
Melissa Pezza says
This is the perfect treat for me to make for my family! It’s easy and delicious. Thanks for sharing this.
Andrea B. says
These look so good. I’m totally feeling fruity when it comes to treats right now – so this would be perfect. YUM.
Christy Maurer says
I think I will make some of these this weekend! They look so good and easy!
Shann Eva says
Yum! Those look so good and festive…and easy! Which is my favorite part. thanks for sharing!
Jennifer Williams says
We love so many of their products because they are so easy to make. I have yet to see these but will be on the lookout for them.
Terri Oliver Steffes says
There is something so wonderful about quick and easy for the holidays! I am pinning this for next year, or maybe, Labor Day!
CAROL CASSARA says
These look totally yummy. a perfect summer treat and so colorful.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Oh yeah! I can’t wait to make these. I love that the only extra step is just putting blueberries on the mix. That looks fantabulous!
Jennifer says
You know what makes this recipe great? You changed one little thing and made it into something that’s so much more than it was. I can’t wait to try this one.
Lisa Joy Thompson says
I love that these are so easy to make! They look absolutely delicious! I bet these would be fabulous served warm with a scoop of ice cream on top!
Dawn says
You are a Krusteaz wizard. Everything you do with their packages makes what’s already delicious outstanding.
Shelby says
There is nothing more that I love than a yummy berry bar! Those look so good!! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Toughcookiemommy says
These bars look so good that they would be perfect for any day and not just the Fourth of July. I love that they contain fruit.
Michele says
I will try and usually love anything that has fruit or a fruit filling and raspberry is my favorite!
Jeannette says
Those look seriously delicious! I’ve always liked Krusteaz because of the taste and quality but I had never thought of adding blueberries to the mix. I’ll have to try this recipe out!
Michele says
I definitely have to find these mixes. The above recipe sounds so good and it also sounds easy enough for even me to make.
Miranda (Myrabev) says
You made this in less than an hour oh wow, I need to give this s try it looks so delicious and made me so hungry
Marts says
I love chewy food. And this looks chewy and yummy. The white, red and blue color makes it more appealing to my eyes. Haha!
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
Those Krusteaz Red, White and Blue Bars look delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe! 🙂
Erinn S says
I have been craving fruit bars. I need to make these!
Lily Kwan says
This recipe looks very tasty. Thanks for sharing!
Pam says
Those are so easy to make and do look very festive. These are great to make any time of the summer or year for that fact, as long as blueberries are available.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
This is such a homey dessert and I love the shortcut of using a mix! I just did something similar and my family loved it! Why slave in the kitchen when you can make something like this!
Bonnie @ wemake7 says
What an awesome recipe. I have really got to make this someday. I bet this tastes great!
CourtneyLynne says
Omg these bars not only look festive but look delicious as well!! I really need to give these things a try! Yummy!!
Jacob Fu says
Yum! These look sooo good! We love anything with fruit in them so we’ll have to try this.
Anne says
Krusteaz mixes are good on their own, but I love this idea for dressing it up with fresh fruit. And the fact that it’s red, white, and blue is a bonus! A delicious bonus, at that. Thanks!
Richard Hicks says
This is something I will be trying. Pretty easy to do and looks wonderful!
aimee fauci says
Very pretty! Perfect for the 4th and also for an afternoon ..kind of healthy.. treat.
Chubskulit Rose says
I would love to make this. I have to make me a kruzteaz mix since I have blueberries and blackberries here. Thanks for sharing.
Jaime Nicole says
These look like an easy sell to the kids! I don’t think I would have much trouble getting them to try this – they look fun and delicious!
Heather says
I want to try this Liz! It looks so good! I’ve never baked anything like this before because it looks intimidating, but not with this recipe! Yum!
Noelle d says
Yum.
I am all about blue berries these days 🙂
Jerry Marquardt says
This recipe looked so good, I am going to make this dessert for today’s belated holiday feast. I thank you for the share.
Kim Henrichs says
These look so good!! I have a birthday party coming up that’s part picnic I’m definitely making these.
Ourfamilyworld says
This looks so good. I love that there are only a few ingredients and it’s easy to make.
Joanne T Ferguson says
Being born and bred in the States, I love seeing red, white and blue recipes! What a delicious looking snack or dessert! I could go for one of these with my coffee!
Laurie Emerson says
These look so good and so patriotic. They would also be great for birthdays and holidays.
Christy Maurer says
I could use one of those right now! I love bar recipes. They are so easy to make…and eat lol.