Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars: A Cozy, Crispy Treat for Any Craving
These handheld bars combine a buttery oat crust, juicy strawberry filling, and golden crumble topping. A rustic, no-fuss dessert perfect for breakfast, brunch, or ice cream pairings.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh strawberries
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F
Line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray
Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl
Whisk melted butter with flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt for crust
Reserve 1 cup of mixture for topping
Press remaining crust mixture into pan
Toss strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in same bowl
Spread strawberry mixture over crust
Top with reserved crumb mixture
Bake 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly
Cool completely before cutting into bars
Notes
Freeze unbaked bars for up to 2 months
Swap strawberries with peaches, rhubarb, or tropical fruits
Add pecans or maple flavor to toppings
Cool completely before slicing for clean cuts
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg