Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars
Indulge in the delightful harmony of sweet strawberries and a buttery oat crumble with this Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars Recipe. These bars are the perfect combination of chewy and crisp, making them an ideal treat for any occasion—be it a quick breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a delicious dessert to share with loved ones. With only 15 minutes of prep time, you can easily whip up this crowd-pleaser that highlights fresh or frozen strawberries’ natural sweetness. Plus, they are endlessly customizable with your favorite fruits or nuts!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups chopped strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- Honey or maple syrup for added sweetness (optional)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (to thicken)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry filling by cooking chopped strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla in a saucepan until thickened.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into the pan as the base. Spoon cooled strawberry filling over it and top with remaining crumble mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg