Description
Enjoy the delightful combination of sweet strawberries and a buttery oat crumble with our Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars Recipe. These bars are perfect for any time of day—whether you’re in need of a wholesome breakfast, a tasty snack, or a satisfying dessert. With their chewy texture and crisp topping, each bite delivers a burst of fruity flavor that everyone will love. Easy to make and packed with wholesome ingredients, these bars will quickly become a favorite in your household!
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 (to thicken)
- 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, but recommended)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry filling by cooking chopped strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract in a saucepan until thickened.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the pan. Spread cooled strawberry filling over it and top with remaining crumble mix.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling at the edges.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (66g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg