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Strawberry Oat Bars

These strawberry oat bars are baked treats with a crumbly topping and a juicy, slightly tart strawberry filling. They are prepared by baking a buttery oat crust and crumble over a fruity base, resulting in a golden-brown, texturally contrasting dessert with a tender crumb and a vibrant filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats preferably old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, and brown sugar, then add the cold butter. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
  2. Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish, creating an even layer. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden, which helps form a sturdy crust.
  3. While the crust bakes, prepare the strawberry filling by tossing the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Let this mixture sit for a few minutes to allow the berries to release their juices.
    2 cups fresh strawberries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 pinch salt
  4. Once the crust is golden, remove it from the oven and evenly spread the strawberry mixture over the baked crust.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top of the strawberry layer, distributing evenly to create a crumble topping.
  6. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
  7. Allow the bars to cool in the baking dish for at least 15 minutes, which helps them set and makes slicing easier.
  8. Slice into squares and serve slightly warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the combination of crunchy topping and juicy, tart strawberry filling.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top before serving. To make it Vegan, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine.