Happy Mother’s Day, Welcome to Kelly’s Kitchen! Today, we have a spring sweet that highlights the gorgeous strawberry. The recipe is so simple that you can use any kind of berry (or fruit) and preserves in a combination you like. Make it mixed berry, or even go for apricots, when those come into season. Using the same kind of preserves as the fresh fruit amplifies the fruit flavor. But you know what? You don’t even have to use fresh fruit. You can go for just preserves. A super simple treat to throw together, at a moment’s notice, today we have Easy Strawberry Oat Bars.
Strawberry Oat Bars Ingredients
Strawberry Filling
- 1 16-oz. Jar Strawberry Preserves
- 2 tbsp. All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Chopped Strawberries
- Juice of 1 Lemon
Oat Crumble Crust
- 1 cup Salted Butter, cut into cubes
- 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp. Baking Powder
- 1 tsp. Kosher Salt
- 1.5 cups Oats
How to Prepare Strawberry Oat Bars
Step 1
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with parchment and set aside.
Step 2
Strawberry Filling
In a medium bowl, combine the preserves, 2 tablespoons of flour, lemon juice, and chopped berries. Mix well to incorporate the flour and lemon juice. Set aside.
Mix well to incorporate the flour and lemon juice. Set aside.
Step 3
Oat Crumble Crust
In a food processor, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, kosher salt, and butter. Pulse until the mixture is a sandy consistency.
Transfer the flour mixture to a large bowl and stir in the oats.
Step 4
Assembly
Pour half of the oat and flour mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a meat pounder or a thick jar or glass to firmly press the mixture evenly into the pan.
Top the pressed crust mixture with the berry and preserves mixture. Use a flat silicone spatula to smooth the berry mixture into an even layer.
Step 5
Top the strawberry layer with the remaining flour and oat mixture. Spread evenly across the top of the fruit.
Lightly press the flour and oat mixture.
Step 6
Bake the Easy Strawberry Oat Bars for 35-45 minutes, until golden brown.
Let the Easy Strawberry Oat Bars cool in the baking pan set on a wire rack. The bars will firm up as they cool. When completely cool, slide the bars out of the baking pan and cut into squares.
You can certainly serve these while they’re still kind of warm, but know that they will be less firm and so will need a fork or spoon. Though…served warm, in a bowl with a scoop of ice cream is a great idea! So simple to put together and the payoff is so rewarding – amazing strawberry flavor! I do hope you give these Easy Strawberry Oat Bars a try. If you’re looking for an easy savory breakfast, give my recipe for Breakfast Croissant Sandwiches a try! Have a great day, take care, and be well. xo Kelly
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