Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Chewy oat bars layered with sweet strawberry jam, perfect for an easy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Oat Crust
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Jam Layer & Topping
- 0.75 cup strawberry jam
Instructions
Oat Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1½ cups rolled oats, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup packed brown sugar, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Pour in ½ cup melted unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture clumps together and looks sandy.
- Press two-thirds of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan; it should form an even layer.
Jam Layer & Topping
- Spoon ¾ cup strawberry jam over the crust, spreading it gently to the edges without disturbing the base.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the jam in an even layer.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the jam is bubbling at the edges.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and slicing into bars.
Notes
Store cooled bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze layered between parchment for up to 2 months and thaw in the fridge overnight.