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Home » Type » Desserts » Cookies » Sweet and Gooey Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Sweet and Gooey Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe

May 10, 2022 by Faith Leave a Comment

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With a sweet fresh strawberry pie filling and a buttery, brown sugar-sweetened, vanilla-laced crust and crumble topping, these strawberry oatmeal bars are truly something special! They’re the perfect way to use some of your berries during strawberry season, or make them year-round with frozen strawberries.

stack of strawberry crumble bars

When strawberry season rolls around, what are some of your favorite ways to enjoy strawberries?

I love to eat them as they are, sliced into salads, on top of yogurt, made into muffins, or transformed into refreshing iced tea.

Strawberry pie is another delicious option, but unless it’s a special occasion, I don’t usually gear up for an afternoon of pie-making. However, if you’re a fan of strawberry pie, you’re going to love these crumb bars!

strawberry crumb bar with vanilla ice cream scoop

The crust and crumble topping are rich, buttery, and have a slightly nutty flavor thanks to the oats. They’re sweetened with brown sugar and aromatic with a hint of vanilla. And the strawberry filling for these oat bars is basically a strawberry pie filling! It cooks up in a matter of minutes and is juicy, sweet, and bursting with strawberry flavor.

These strawberry oatmeal bars are a delicious afternoon snack or anytime treat. Plus they’re portable, so they make a great lunchbox or picnic dessert!

close up of strawberry crumb bars with bite

In This Article

  • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
  • The Best Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe
  • Tips
  • Strawberry Oatmeal Bars FAQs
  • More Strawberry Recipes to Make
  • Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • The buttery brown sugar-sweetened, vanilla-scented oat crust.
  • And the sweet strawberry pie filling.
  • But the best part is, with strawberries and oats, you might just get away with eating these for breakfast!
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The Best Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Ingredients

Strawberry Filling:

  • Fresh strawberries
  • Granulated sugar
  • Salt
  • Cornstarch
  • Fresh lemon juice

Top and Bottom Crust:

  • Unsalted butter
  • Light brown sugar
  • Vanilla extract
  • All-purpose flour
  • Old-fashioned rolled oats
  • Cornstarch
  • Salt
strawberry oat crumb bars

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Make the Strawberry Filling:

Add the strawberries, sugar, and salt to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cover the pan and cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, about 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

Turn off the heat, stir in the lemon juice, and cool to room temperature.

making strawberry crumb bars

Step 2: Make the Top and Bottom Crust:

Use a hand-held electric mixer to cream together the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Add the flour, oats, cornstarch, and salt, and beat just until combined.

crust for crumb bars

Step 3: Assemble:

Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8 by 8-inch pan with 2 pieces of parchment paper so it hangs over all 4 sides.

Press about half of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the room temperature strawberry filling evenly onto the dough. Crumble the remaining dough on top of the strawberry filling. Sprinkle the 1 tablespoon oats on top.

layering strawberry oatmeal bars

Step 4: Bake:

Bake until the top is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Cool completely before slicing.

golden crumble topping

How to Store Strawberry Crumb Bars

Store these bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days. After that, move them to the fridge for up to 4 days more.

Tips

  • Make it easy. Instead of making what is essentially homemade strawberry pie filling for these strawberry crumb bars, you can use 3 cups of store-bought strawberry pie filling.
  • Switch it up. Or instead of using store-bought strawberry pie filling, use any kind of store-bought pie filling you like, such as blueberry, cherry, apple, etc.
  • Spice it up. Add up to 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the crust/crumble mixture.
  • Go nuts. If you like, add up to 1 cup of your favorite type of chopped nuts to the crust. Walnuts or pecans are both delicious!
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Strawberry Oatmeal Bars FAQs

Can I Use Frozen Strawberries Instead of Fresh Strawberries?

Yes! And the best part is, there’s no need to thaw the strawberries first.

If using frozen strawberries, the only change is to cook the filling for a couple minutes longer. This is because frozen strawberries can hold more water than fresh strawberries.

top view of strawberry oat cookie bar with vanilla ice cream

Can I Glaze These Strawberry Oatmeal Bars?

Yes! If you want to add a touch more sweetness, a glaze on top is perfect here. To make glaze, add 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 1/2 tablespoons milk to a bowl and whisk until smooth. You can add more milk if needed to achieve the right consistency.

Can You Freeze Strawberry Oatmeal Bars?

Yes, these bars freeze very well. To freeze these bars, let them cool to room temperature and then slice them. Stack the bars layered between parchment paper in an airtight container, and freeze them for up to 3 months.

strawberry oatmeal bars

More Strawberry Recipes to Make

  • Strawberry Macarons
  • Low and Slow Strawberry Balsamic Pulled Chicken
  • Strawberry Black Bean Salad
  • Low Carb Strawberry Ice Cream (No Ice Cream Maker)
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Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe

By: Faith Gorsky
With a sweet fresh strawberry pie filling and a buttery, brown sugar-sweetened, vanilla-laced crust and crumble topping, these strawberry oatmeal bars are truly something special! They’re the perfect way to use some of your berries during strawberry season, or make them year-round with frozen strawberries.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 342 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Strawberry Filling:

  • 3 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 3 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Top and Bottom Crust:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats plus 1 tablespoon more for sprinkling on top if desired
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

For the Strawberry Filling:

  • Add the strawberries, sugar, and salt to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cover the pan and cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once it comes up to a boil, you may need to turn the heat down slightly so it doesn’t boil over.
  • After 7 minutes, add the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, about 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
  • Cool to room temperature.

For the Top and Bottom Crust:

  • Use a hand-held electric mixer to cream together the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Add the flour, oats, cornstarch, and salt, and beat just until combined.

To Assemble and Bake:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8 by 8-inch pan with 2 pieces of parchment paper so it hangs over all 4 sides.
  • Press about half of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Spread the room temperature strawberry filling evenly onto the dough.
  • Crumble the remaining dough on top of the strawberry filling. Sprinkle the 1 tablespoon oats on top.
  • Bake until the top is golden brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Cool completely before slicing.

Faith’s Tips

  • Store-Bought Strawberry Pie Filling Substitute: Instead of making what is essentially homemade strawberry pie filling for these strawberry crumb bars, you can use 3 cups of store-bought strawberry pie filling.
  • To Use Frozen Strawberries: If you want to use frozen strawberries instead of fresh, there’s no need to thaw the strawberries first. If using frozen strawberries, the only change is to cook the filling for a couple minutes longer. This is because frozen strawberries can hold more water than fresh strawberries.
  • Add a Touch of Cinnamon: Add up to 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the crust/crumble mixture.
  • Add Nuts: If you like, add up to 1 cup of your favorite type of chopped nuts to the crust. Walnuts or pecans are both delicious!
  • Storage: Store these bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days. After that, move them to the fridge for up to 4 days more.
  • Freezer-Friendly: To freeze these bars, let them cool to room temperature and then slice them. Stack the bars layered between parchment paper in an airtight container, and freeze them for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 128mg6%
Potassium 131mg4%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 477IU10%
Vitamin C 21mg25%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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