Description
Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars are a delightful fusion of tangy lemon and sweet, buttery oatmeal. These bars are perfect for any occasion—be it a lively picnic, a cozy family gathering, or simply a satisfying afternoon snack. With their creamy lemon filling nestled between a crunchy oat topping, they are sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Simple to prepare and easy to customize, these bars can be enjoyed as a dessert or a refreshing breakfast treat. Elevate your culinary repertoire with this quick and delicious recipe that turns basic ingredients into an irresistible sweet treat.
Ingredients
- Old-fashioned oats
- All-purpose flour
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- Eggs
- Cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir well.
- Melt the butter and mix it into the dry ingredients until crumbly. Reserve one cup for topping.
- Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of a baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, granulated sugar, eggs, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the crust and sprinkle with reserved crumble.
- Bake for 38 minutes or until golden brown; allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg