Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars (Print Version)
Buttery oat crust, vibrant strawberry filling and a golden crumble - portable bars for sharing or snacking.
# What You Need:
→ Crust and Crumble
01 - 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Strawberry Filling
08 - 2 cups diced fresh strawberries
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch
11 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
02 - In a large bowl, mix oats, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in melted butter and blend until crumbly.
03 - Set aside 1 cup of the oat mixture for topping. Press the remaining mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss diced strawberries with lemon juice, cornstarch, and granulated sugar to coat the fruit evenly.
05 - Evenly spread the strawberry mixture over the oat crust.
06 - Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture evenly over the strawberry layer.
07 - Bake for 35 to 38 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling.
08 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into portions.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- If you need a dessert that’s equal parts cozy and crowd-pleasing, these bars are a secret shortcut—nobody will guess how easy they are.
- The oat-and-buttery crust means every bite is golden and crumbly in just the right way.
02 -
- If you rush and slice while still warm, you risk a gooey collapse instead of neat bars.
- Letting the strawberries macerate in sugar for a few minutes before assembling intensifies their flavor—it took me a few sticky attempts to figure that out.
03 -
- Toasting the oats first deeply enhances their flavor—I never skip this step anymore.
- Scattering a pinch of flaky salt atop the crumble before baking gives an irresistible finish.