Description
Bright strawberry chunks bubbling beneath a crisp, golden oat topping create a perfect play of textures. These bars are sweet, lightly tangy, and portable, delivering satisfying chewiness with a tender fruit burst.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups fresh strawberries chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour in the melted butter and mix until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Reserve about 1 cup of the crumb mixture, then press the remaining crumbs firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl toss the chopped strawberries with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Spread the strawberry filling evenly over the crust layer.
- Sprinkle the reserved oat crumble evenly over the fruit layer.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before lifting out the bars and cutting into squares.
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a sweeter filling, increase the granulated sugar or stir in a spoonful of strawberry jam.
- You can substitute strawberries with mixed berries or raspberries if preferred.
- The crust and crumble can be made ahead and frozen for quick assembly later.