Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars (Printable version)
Buttery oat base, sweet strawberry filling and crunchy crumble—12 bars, great served warm with ice cream.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Crust and Crumble
01 - 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Strawberry Filling
08 - 2 cups diced fresh strawberries
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch
11 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in melted butter and mix until crumbly.
03 - Reserve 1 cup of crumb mixture for topping. Firmly press remaining mixture into the prepared pan to create an even crust.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss diced strawberries with lemon juice, cornstarch, and granulated sugar until fruit is evenly coated.
05 - Distribute strawberry filling evenly over the crust in the baking pan.
06 - Crumble reserved oat mixture equally over the strawberry layer.
07 - Transfer pan to oven and bake for 35 to 38 minutes, or until topping is golden and filling is bubbling.
08 - Let bars cool completely in pan. Lift out using parchment, slice into bars, and serve.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- These bars have a hidden crunch and gooey strawberry layer that will make you sneak seconds.
- They are endlessly adaptable and always disappear quickly when friends come over for coffee or tea.
02 -
- If you slice into the bars too soon, the filling will ooze everywhere—cooling is essential.
- Switching to parchment paper saved me from countless moments of stuck-on bars and broken dreams.
03 -
- Measuring the butter by weight ensures the perfect crumble every time.
- Adding a pinch of cinnamon to the crust mix transforms the aroma into something almost irresistible.