Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet strawberries and a buttery oat crumble with this easy-to-make Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars Recipe. Perfectly balanced between tart and sweet, these bars offer a chewy yet crisp texture that makes them an ideal snack or dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying them for breakfast, at a picnic, or sharing with friends and family, these bars are sure to please everyone’s palate. Made with wholesome ingredients like fresh fruit and oats, they provide a guilt-free indulgence that you can enjoy any time of day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry filling by cooking chopped strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract over medium heat until thickened.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), then line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crumble base by mixing oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cold butter, and vanilla until combined.
- Press two-thirds of the crumble mixture into the prepared pan as the base layer. Spread the cooled strawberry filling on top followed by the remaining crumble mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling at the edges.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use ripe strawberries for optimal sweetness. Chill your butter for a crumbly texture. Feel free to adjust sweetness based on your preference.