Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars, a perfect fusion of sweet, juicy strawberries and a rich oat crumble. These bars are not only irresistibly delicious but also incredibly versatile, making them a fantastic choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With their chewy and crisp texture, they are sure to please everyone at your next gathering. Easy to prepare with wholesome ingredients, these bars are a guilt-free treat that can be enjoyed any time of the day!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry filling by simmering chopped strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla until thickened. Let cool.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Reserve two-thirds of the crumble mixture for topping. Press the remaining mixture into the baking pan as a base.
- Spread cooled strawberry filling over the base and sprinkle with remaining crumble. Press lightly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg