Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper (or foil), extending over edges of pan.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1 cup oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Add honey and butter until smooth. Measure ½ cup of crumb mixture and set aside.
Press remaining crumb mixture into lined pan. Top with jam and spread evenly. Sprinkle the ½ cup of crumb mixture and 2 Tablespoons of oats over the jam.
Bake for 28-32 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Lift the parchment or foil, and cut into squares for serving.
Notes
*1 cup jam would work nicely too.
Store oat bars in a covered container in the refrigerator, or on the counter, for about 4 days.
These bars freeze well wrapped individually in plastic wrap for up to 8 weeks. Perfect to grab and go.