These easy strawberry oatmeal crumble bars have an even layer of fresh strawberries that sits in between a buttery oatmeal crust and crumble topping. You can make these the night before so you can serve them alongside breakfast or as a snack!
These strawberry oat bars are like a soft and chewy granola bar, but with fresh fruit and so much more flavor. I already have these soft baked banana oatmeal bars, so I knew this strawberry version would be delicious!
The buttery crumble is both the crust and topping, so these are such a quick and easy breakfast bar recipe to prepare.
I absolutely love when spring and summertime come along because that means fresh strawberries! My top rated easy strawberry banana bread and strawberry filled cinnamon rolls are always high up on my baking list.
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At this point I have made these oatmeal strawberry bars every year for my family for the past 7 years! They are extremely easy to make for fellow home bakers and are also a fun baking project for an experienced baker.
If you find yourself with a lot of strawberries this strawberry season, be sure to also make my strawberry pop tarts recipe and these strawberry cupcakes with fresh strawberries.
Ingredients for Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
- Old Fashioned Oats: Use old-fashioned oats (also called rolled oats). Do not substitute them for quick oats.
- Flour: I used all-purpose flour.
- Brown Sugar: If you want minimal sugar in these bars, then just replace the brown sugar with honey.
- Honey: Adds sweetness and helps to bind the crumble ingredients together.
- Cinnamon: I like to add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to enhance the flavors. You can leave it out if you'd like.
- Strawberries: Bright red and juicy strawberries are what you want. The more ripe they are, the better!
See the recipe card for the full ingredients list and the exact amounts.
How to Make Strawberry Oatmeal Bars with Oats
Follow along below for the step-by-step process.
Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, flour, melted butter, brown sugar, honey, beaten egg, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
Step 2: Reserve a ½ cup of the oat mixture for later and press the rest of it into the bottom of a prepared glass baking pan.
Step 3: In a small bowl, toss together the diced strawberries, flour, sugar, and lemon juice.
Pour the strawberry filling over the top of the crust and spread it out evenly.
Step 4: Evenly sprinkle the ½ cup of oat crumbles over the top of the strawberry filling.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or just until the top begins to brown. Cool for 15 minutes on the counter before placing it into the refrigerator. Allow the bars to completely cool before slicing into bars.
Storing & Freezing
Keep any leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To freeze, place the baked and cooled oatmeal bars in a freezer safe container. Keep frozen for up to 2 months.
Expert Baking Tips
- Baking Pan: Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little hanging over the sides to serve as a "handle." This makes it extremely easy to remove the bars from the pan once they're cooled. Then grease with cooking spray.
- Crust/Topping: Both the bottom crust and crumble topping are made from the same mixture. Be sure to reserve ½ cup for topping the strawberries before baking.
- Chilling: Once the bars are removed from the oven allow them to cool for 15 minutes before placing them into the refrigerator. I recommend they chill for 1 hour before slicing into bars.
Recipe FAQs
Yes you can. Just be sure to dice them up. I recommend they sit on the counter for 15-20 minutes so they can thaw a little first.
Yes you can! Bake them in a 9x13-inch pan.
You can easily swap out the strawberries for any other fresh berries you may prefer. Also, you could top your bars with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream for an even sweeter sweet treat!
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📖 Recipe
Easy Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars
Equipment
- 8x8 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients:
Oatmeal Crust/Topping
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Strawberry Filling
- 2 cups strawberries, diced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little to hang over the sides, serving as a "handle." Then grease with non-stick spray.
Oatmeal Crust/Topping
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the oats, flour, melted butter, brown sugar, honey, beaten egg, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Reserve a ½ cup of the oat mixture for the crumble topping and press the rest of the oat mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan, pressing it down with your fingers until even.
Strawberry Filling
- In a small bowl, toss together the strawberries, flour, sugar, and lemon juice until combined. Pour on top of the oat crust and spread out until even.
- Evenly sprinkle the ½ cup of oat crumbles over the top of the strawberry filling. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or just until the top begins to brown. Cool for 15 minutes on the counter before placing it into the refrigerator. Allow the bars to completely cool before slicing into bars.
Yum! What a delicious recipe. Strawberry oats is such a great combo. Thanks for sharing. -Danielle
Thank you!