Ingredients
– 2 cups rolled oats
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– ½ cup brown sugar
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Creating your own Strawberry Oat Bars is simple! Follow these easy steps:
1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted butter, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Stir this mixture into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly.
4. Prepare the Strawberries: In a separate bowl, toss the chopped strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar and a dash of cinnamon (if using). Let them sit for a few minutes to release their juices.
5. Assemble the Bars: Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust. Evenly spread the strawberries on top of the crust.
6. Top with Remaining Mixture: Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the strawberries, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
8. Cool: Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes before slicing into bars.
These steps will guide you in creating these incredible Strawberry Oat Bars effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9 bars
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 3g