4 Ingredient Strawberry Oat Crumb Bars
These 4 Ingredient Strawberry Oat Crumb Bars are the perfect combination of sweet and wholesome, with a buttery oat crumble topping and a juicy strawberry filling. The simplicity of the recipe makes it an easy choice for anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth without too much effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 9-12 bars
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, melted butter, and flour. Mix well until the mixture forms a crumbly dough.
- Take about two-thirds of the oat mixture and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form a crust.
- Spread the strawberry jam or preserves evenly over the crust layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the strawberry jam, creating a crumbly topping.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the strawberry jam is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the butter with vegan butter or coconut oil.
- If you'd like to make these bars gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend instead of regular flour.
- Feel free to experiment with different fruit jams or add-ins like chopped nuts, cinnamon, or chocolate chips.
- The bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 1 week.
- For longer storage, freeze the bars for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
