Description
These Strawberry Crumb Bars with Oat Topping are a cozy, homemade dessert made with a buttery oat crust, juicy strawberry filling, and golden crumb topping. Perfect for sharing with family, serving with coffee, or preparing ahead for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, oats, sugars, baking powder, and salt.
- Add melted butter and mix until crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into the pan.
- Mix strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Spread strawberry filling over crust.
- Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Bake for 40 minutes until golden.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Taste your strawberries before adding sugar and adjust if needed. These bars store well in the fridge for up to 5 days and can be made a day ahead for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg