Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars (Printable)

Buttery oat crumble layered with sweet strawberries. Perfect handheld treats for breakfast or dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust & Crumble

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Strawberry Filling

07 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
08 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
03 - Reserve 3/4 cup of the mixture for the topping. Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
04 - In a separate bowl, mix chopped strawberries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until strawberries are evenly coated.
05 - Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the crust.
06 - Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the strawberries.
07 - Bake for 35–38 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the strawberries are bubbling.
08 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The strawberry layer gets jammy and thick while staying bright and fruity
  • That buttery oat crust is irresistible warm from the oven
  • They travel beautifully and actually taste better the next day
02 -
  • Pressing the crust firmly with the bottom of a measuring cup prevents it from crumbling later
  • These really do need to cool completely before cutting or you will have a mess on your hands
  • The strawberries should bubble in the oven which means the cornstarch is working properly
03 -
  • Room temperature butter melts more evenly but melted butter is faster and works perfectly
  • Chill the bars for 30 minutes before slicing for the cleanest edges

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