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Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Delicious and healthy strawberry oatmeal bars, perfect for a snack or dessert, made with whole grains.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • medium bowl
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Bars

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats *gluten free if needed*
  • ¾ cup white whole wheat flour *or substitute all-purpose flour or 1:1 baking flour*
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter *melted, or substitute melted coconut oil for vegan/dairy free*
  • 2 cups small-diced strawberries *about 10 ounces, divided*
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice *from about ½ small lemon*
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar *divided*

For the Vanilla Glaze (optional)

  • ½ cup powdered sugar *sifted*
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk *any kind you like*

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper so that the paper overhangs two sides like handles.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, ginger, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until it forms clumps and the dry ingredients are evenly moistened. Set aside ½ cup of the crumble mixture, then press the rest into an even layer in the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Scatter half of the strawberries over the crust. Sprinkle the cornstarch evenly over the top, then sprinkle on the lemon juice and ½ tablespoon of the granulated sugar. Scatter on the remaining berries, then the remaining ½ tablespoon sugar. Sprinkle the reserved crumbs evenly over the top.
  • Bake the bars for 35 to 40 minutes, until the fruit is bubbly and the crumb topping smells toasty and looks golden. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the bars cool, prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, briskly whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  • Using the parchment-paper handles, lift the bars from the pan. Drizzle with glaze, slice, and serve.

Notes

The recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9x13-inch baking pan. The bars will be a bit thicker but still delicious. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To freeze, let the bars cool completely and do not glaze. Wrap tightly in plastic before placing in the freezer. If using frozen strawberries, let them thaw completely and pat them dry before making the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 131IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Easy Recipe, healthy bars, snack recipe, Strawberry Oatmeal Bars, whole grain dessert
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