Description

Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars—a perfect fusion of chewy oats and sweet strawberries that will make your taste buds dance! These bars are not only simple to prepare but also versatile enough to serve as a snack, breakfast, or dessert. With their crisp topping and luscious fruit filling, they are ideal for any occasion, from cozy mornings at home to sunny picnics in the park. Plus, they use everyday ingredients you likely have on hand, making them a convenient treat that everyone will love.

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 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)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

In a saucepan, combine chopped strawberries, sugar (or honey), lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat until thickened (5-7 minutes). Let cool.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and 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.
Stir in vanilla extract and honey or maple syrup if using.
Press 2/3 of the crumble into the pan as the base and spread the cooled strawberry filling over it.
Top with remaining crumble mixture and press gently. 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 (60g)
Calories: 203
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg