Strawberry Crumb Breakfast Bars
These Strawberry Crumb Breakfast Bars are warm, homemade treats filled with juicy strawberries and a crumbly, buttery topping, perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekends.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup oats (old-fashioned)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped strawberries, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently and let sit.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour in the melted butter and vanilla extract. Mix until crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the strawberry filling evenly over the crumb base.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the strawberry filling.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. You can freeze them for up to three months.