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Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars Recipe

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Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • - ½ cup unsalted butter or coconut oil for vegan
  • - 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • - 1 cup old-fashioned oats or gluten-free rolled oats
  • - ½ cup granulated sugar
  • - ½ cup light brown sugar
  • - 1 teaspoon salt
  • - 2 cups fresh strawberries chopped
  • - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for strawberries
  • - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • - 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional

Instructions
 

  • Instructions:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, melt the butter. Once melted, add the flour, oats, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and salt. Mix until crumbly, making sure that the mixture has a texture similar to coarse crumbs. Refrigerate this crumble mixture for at least 15 minutes.
  • In another bowl, combine the chopped strawberries with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss well to coat the strawberries and let them sit for a few minutes to release their juices.
  • Take the crumble mixture out of the refrigerator. Press about two-thirds of the crumble mixture into the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top of the strawberries.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Once done, remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
  • After cooling, refrigerate the bars for at least 30 minutes to firm up before slicing into squares. Storage time for the bars can be up to 1 week at room temperature, ensuring they stay delicious for longer.
  • For the best results, make certain that the butter is cold when mixing it into the crumble for a flaky texture.
  • If you're using fresh strawberries, opt for ripe ones for maximum sweetness.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of sweeteners or add-ins like nuts or seeds for added texture. Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars!