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Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars

These sweet and tart strawberry rhubarb oatmeal bars feature a jammy fruit filling sandwiched between layers of buttery oat crumble.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method Notes

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.
  2. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. Measure out flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Stir brown sugar into the dry mixture until homogenous.
  5. Add melted butter, maple syrup, and egg, stirring until combined.
  6. Press one and a half cups of the mixture evenly into the pan.
  7. Add diced strawberries and rhubarb to a bowl with lemon juice and stir.
  8. Stir together sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl.
  9. Pour the sugar mixture over the fruit and toss to coat.
  10. Pour the fruit filling over the oatmeal crust and spread evenly.
  11. Dot the remaining oat crumble over the top of the filling.
  12. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until browned and jammy.
  13. Let cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Always wait for the bars to cool completely before slicing to ensure the fruit gel is fully set.
Toss the fresh fruit with the cornstarch mixture just before baking to prevent excess liquid pooling.