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Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and nutritious dessert made with fresh strawberries and whole grain ingredients.
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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

  • 8×8-inch baking pan
  • medium bowl
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

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 to make gluten free
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, or substitute melted coconut oil to make 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

Vanilla Glaze (optional but delicious)

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

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line an 8×8-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. Press very firmly so the crust holds together.
  • 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, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Drizzle with glaze, slice, and serve.

Notes

The recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch baking pan. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To freeze, wrap tightly in plastic before placing in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 131IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Easy Recipes, fruit bars, healthy dessert, oatmeal bars, spring desserts, Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
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