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These strawberry oatmeal bars are made with a crumbly streusel mixture of oats, flour, and sugar with a sweet layer of strawberry jam! So simple for an after school snack or with your morning coffee!
A sweet little strawberry oat bar is perfect for the morning or afternoon!
It’s the Streusel Bits for Me!
Everyone loves a sweet treat now and then and I think we can all agree that you just can’t go wrong with a sweet streusel topping! I don’t know about you, but I’m know for picking little bits of streusel off whatever the dessert may be every time I walk by. 😉
These Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are doubly delicious because the crust and the streusel topping are actually the same thing – the crust is just firmly pressed together and the topping is loosely sprinkled on. This means things are extra easy and extra streusel-y!
You can fill these Strawberry Oatmeal Bars with your favorite store bought jelly or you can try your hand at this strawberry freezer jam! Either way, things are going to be delicious!
3 Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Easy As Can Be. The crust & the topping are made at once, but the method gives you two distinctly different (and delicious) vibes.
- Sweet, But Like Not Too Sweet. Afternoon snack? Yes. Quick treat? For sure. Breakfast? I won’t judge you for it.
- Freezer Friendly. Keep these stocked in the freezer and pull them out when the urge strikes.
Strawberry Oat Bar Ingredients:
Crust & Topping – You’ll need oats, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, butter, and vanilla.
Strawberry Jam – Store bought or homemade will work well. Feel free to experiment with different flavors of jam too!
Vanilla Glaze Ingredients:
Milk – You could use heavy cream for a richer glaze.
Vanilla Extract – We prefer the classic taste of vanilla, but almond would be nice too.
Powdered Sugar – Did you know you can make your own powdered sugar by blending granulated sugar in a high powered blender until it’s powdery? Pretty cool!
How to Make Strawberry Oatmeal Bars:
Mix: Stir together the dry ingredients and then mix in the melted butter and vanilla until it forms a crumbly mixture.
Divide: Set aside 1 and 1/2 cups of the mixture to use as the topping. Press the rest of the oat mixture into a 9×13 pan to from the crust.
Spread: Spoon and spread the jam over the oatmeal mixture. Be gentle or you’ll disturb the crust.
Top: Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the top of the strawberry jam.
Bake: Pop these in a hot oven for 30 minutes. The top should be nice and golden.
Glaze: Once the bars have cooled you can prepare the simple glaze by mixing together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla and drizzling it right over the top.
Helpful TipS!
- Using parchment paper will make removing the bars from the dish for slicing and glazing a lot simpler! You can just lift it right out of the dish.
- Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats.
- Have fun experimenting with different flavors of jam or jelly. Check out our blueberry crumble bars! These are delicious with just about any variety!
Storage:
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerator: Keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Just thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Strawberry Favorites:
MORE BAR DESSERT RECIPES!
- Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
- Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars
- Perfect Homemade Brownies
- Cherry Pie Bars
- Blueberry Pie Bars
Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
For the bars:
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1 1/4 cups quick cooking oats
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup salted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberry jam
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar, brown sugar, and baking powder. Mix well.
- In a small bowl combine the melted butter and vanilla, and mix into the flour sugar mixture until the consistency is crumbly. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the oat mixture and set aside.
- Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Gently spread the jam over the crust, being careful not to break the crust as you spread.
- Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture over the top of the jam.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Let bars cool completely before preparing the glaze.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the bars.
PB says
Absolutely delicious. So easy. Everyone loved them.
Sheri says
Hi,
Is there a way I can reduce the sugars and make it low sugar?
23 grams is alot of sugar.
Karly says
You could use your favorite sugar substitute. We like Lakanto. You could also use a sugar free jam.
Joan says
They are yummy bars and so easy to make. I thought they might be too sweet, but they are perfect!
Karly says
So glad you enjoyed them, Joan!
Jen says
I tried these today. They cut beautifully and tasted phenomenal. I had a plate out when my husband got home from work and he said they’re addicting. Thanks!
Karly says
So glad you both enjoyed them! Thanks, Jen!