Description
Sweet and tangy strawberry oatmeal crumble bars blend homemade comfort with rustic charm. Perfectly balanced layers of buttery oats and jammy strawberries create a dessert that whisks you straight to summer’s most delightful moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen, diced)
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Oven Preparation and Pan Setup: Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and line an 88-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- Oat Crust Creation: Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stream melted butter into the dry ingredients, gently mixing until a coarse, crumbly consistency forms. Firmly press two-thirds of this mixture into the prepared pan, creating a solid, even foundation.
- Strawberry Filling Development: In a saucepan, merge strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla. Simmer over medium heat, continuously stirring until the mixture transforms into a thick, glossy compote. Allow the filling to cool slightly, then carefully distribute it across the oat crust in a uniform layer.
- Topping and Baking Process: Delicately scatter the remaining oat mixture over the strawberry layer, creating a textured, rustic top. Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and bubbling edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Cooling and Serving Suggestion: Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. Once stabilized, lift out using the parchment paper, slice into squares, and serve. Optional: Complement with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- Ensure the crust is firmly pressed and evenly distributed to create a stable base that won’t become mushy when the strawberry filling is added.
- Cook strawberry filling until it thickens to reduce excess liquid, preventing a runny texture in the final bars.
- Adjust sugar levels based on strawberry ripeness; ripe, sweet berries may require less added sugar.
- Substitute regular flour with gluten-free flour blend and ensure oats are certified gluten-free for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg