Description
These Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars combine a buttery oat crust, a sweet strawberry filling, and a golden crumble topping. They are simple to make, using ingredients you likely already have at home, and can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or breakfast.
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
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1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose blend for gluten-free version)
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¾ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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Make the crust and crumble topping: In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, sugars, and salt. Add melted butter and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture becomes crumbly. Set aside one-third of the mixture for the topping.
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Prepare the crust: Press the remaining two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
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Make the filling: In a separate bowl, toss the strawberries with cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the crust.
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Top the bars: Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture over the strawberry filling.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden and the fruit is bubbling.
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Cool and slice: Allow the bars to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
Fresh strawberries work best, but you can use frozen ones; just be sure to thaw and drain them to avoid excess liquid.
For a vegan version, use plant-based butter.
To make them gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats and a gluten-free flour blend.
Chill the bars before slicing to get clean, neat cuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American