Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars (Printer-friendly)
Buttery oat crumble bars layered with sweet, juicy strawberries — a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Crust & Crumble
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# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
03 - Reserve 3/4 cup of the mixture for the topping. Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
04 - In a separate bowl, mix chopped strawberries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until strawberries are evenly coated.
05 - Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the crust. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the strawberries.
06 - Bake for 35–38 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the strawberries are bubbling.
07 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing.
# Expert Tips:
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- The jammy strawberry layer gets thick and glossier than anything you can buy in a jar
- That buttery oat crumble works equally well for breakfast with coffee or dessert with vanilla ice cream
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- Hot bars will crumble apart no matter how carefully you slice them
- Room temperature or chilled bars cut much cleaner and hold their shape better
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- Press the crust firmly using the bottom of a measuring cup for even thickness
- Chill the bars for 30 minutes before slicing for the cleanest edges