Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars (Print Version)
Sweet strawberry filling sandwiched between oat crust and golden crumble, portable and easy-to-serve dessert bars.
# 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 Cook:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the surface.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the texture is crumbly.
03 - Reserve 1 cup of the mixture for the topping. Press the remaining mixture evenly and firmly into the prepared pan to create the base crust.
04 - In another bowl, toss together diced strawberries, lemon juice, cornstarch, and granulated sugar. Stir gently to fully coat the strawberries.
05 - Evenly distribute the strawberry mixture over the oat crust layer.
06 - Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture evenly over the strawberry filling.
07 - Place in the oven and bake for 35 to 38 minutes, or until the crumble is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
08 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan. Lift out using the parchment paper and slice into individual bars.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can have these bars ready before dinner is even over—because the hardest part is waiting for them to cool.
- The buttery golden crumble on top gives just the right crunch for the sweet-tart strawberry filling underneath.
02 -
- Do not rush the cooling—if you try too soon, the bars will fall apart (though they're still delicious with a spoon).
- Switching up the berries brings out new favorite combinations—mixed berries one week, all raspberries the next.
03 -
- Parchment paper is your best friend for mess-free lift out—leave a little overhang as handles.
- For the brightest flavor, add a bit of lemon zest to the filling if you have an extra lemon on hand.