Strawberry Crumb Bars
These Strawberry Crumb bars are a sweet, fruity dessert, perfect for sharing! Fresh Strawberries are the star, supported by layers of crunchy, buttery, and sugary oats. Great for parties, potlucks, and even breakfast!
Equipment
- 8x8 inch pan lined with parchment paper that hands over the pan to create handles on the sides for easy lifting of the bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned/rolled oats
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
For the glaze - optional
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoon milk or half and half
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats with flour, melted butter, brown sugar, and salt. Give everything a mix with a spatula.
- In a separate bowl, combine the strawberries with sugar. Let it sit for 15 minutes to release the juices then drain excess liquid. Add lemon juice, and cornstarch. Give it a stir so that the strawberries are well coated.
- In an 8-inch square pan, press half of the oat-flour mixture with your hands. Layer with the strawberry mixture, and then crumble the remaining flour oat mixture with your hands and scatter on top of the strawberries mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes. Cool completely and cut into squares.
- If you wish to drizzle with a simple glaze, mix together the glaze ingredients and drizzle only after the crumb bars have cooled completely. Do this if you like your crumb bars to be on the sweeter side.
Notes
Nutrition. Calculated per serving without the drizzle.
Freezing. Wrap bars individually in plastic wrap and then place in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
Find it online: https://littlesunnykitchen.com/strawberry-oatmeal-bars/