Description
Bright, jammy, and snappy with oat-crumble edges, these Strawberry Oatmeal Bars deliver warm, homemade comfort with a buttery oat crust and a glossy ribbon of strawberry preserves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberry preserves
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Combine 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until mixed.
- Pour in 1/2 cup melted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then stir until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Press half the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spoon 1 cup of strawberry preserves over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining mixture over the preserves.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture. For gluten-free, select certified gluten-free oats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg