Description
Sweet jam pockets, nutty oats, and a buttery crust meet in a chewy bar perfect for snacking all week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (2 cups) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 150 g (1 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 150 g (3/4 cup packed) light brown sugar
- 170 g (3/4 cup / 1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 450 g (about 3 cups) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 60 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour in melted butter, add the egg and vanilla, and stir until the mixture holds together.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- While the crust is baking, make the filling by simmering strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan until softened; add the cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened.
- Spread the strawberry filling over the baked crust and sprinkle the reserved oat mixture on top.
- Bake for another 16–20 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool for 20 minutes and then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
- Cut into 12 bars and serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
For best results, measure all ingredients by weight and ensure the filling is thick enough before assembly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg