Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

The easiest, best strawberry oatmeal bars with butter crumb topping. One bowl, simple ingredients, and 100% whole grain—perfect for a snack or dessert!

COOK TIME: 35 minutes 

Ingredients:

FOR THE STRAWBERRY BARS:

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten free if needed)
• 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour (or substitute all-purpose flour or 1:1 baking flour to make gluten free)
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or substitute melted coconut oil to make vegan/dairy free)
• 2 cups small-diced strawberries (about 10 ounces), divided
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1/2 small lemon)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided

FOR THE VANILLA GLAZE (OPTIONAL BUT DELICIOUS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU PREFER A SWEETER BAR):

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon milk (any kind you like)

Directions:

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