Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Delicious homemade strawberry oatmeal bars featuring a buttery crust and crumble topping with a sweet strawberry filling.
Equipment
- microwave
- 8-inch square pan
- spatula
Ingredients
Crust and Topping
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Strawberry Layer
- 2 cups fresh strawberries coarsely chopped
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl melt the butter, about 1 minute on high power.
- Add the flour, oats, sugars, optional salt, and stir to combine. Mixture will be dry and sandy with some larger, well-formed crumble pieces.
- Set 1 heaping cup mixture aside to be sprinkled on later as crumble topping.
- Transfer remaining mixture to prepared pan, and using a spatula or your fingers, hard-pack the mixture to create an even, smooth, flat crust; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all strawberry layer ingredients and toss to combine.
- Evenly distribute strawberry mixture over the crust.
- Evenly sprinkle with the reserved heaping 1 cup crumble topping mixture.
- Bake for about 50 minutes, or until edges are set and center has just set.
- Place pan on a wire rack and allow bars to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
Watch the bars closely towards the end of baking, as they may take longer if the strawberries are juicy. For easier slicing, ensure bars are completely cooled before cutting.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g
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