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Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars

Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors with these easy homemade baked bars.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ⅔ cup quick oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 cups diced strawberries
  • 1 ½ cups diced rhubarb
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a metal 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Measure out flour, oats, baking powder, spices, and brown sugar into a large bowl and stir to combine.
  3. Add in melted butter, maple syrup, and egg, then stir the mixture until fully combined.
  4. Take one and a half cups of the mixture and press it evenly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
  5. Reserve the remaining half cup of the oatmeal mixture to use as the crumble topping later.
  6. Add the diced strawberries and rhubarb to a separate mixing bowl along with lemon juice and stir to coat the fruit.
  7. Stir together granulated sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl, then pour it over the fruit and stir.
  8. Pour the fruit filling evenly over the oatmeal crust and sprinkle the reserved crumb topping over the fruit layer.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is golden, then let cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use fresh strawberries and firm rhubarb stalks for the best texture and flavor. Allow the pan to cool completely before lifting the parchment paper to prevent the squares from crumbling.