Summery Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars! Made with a fresh, jammy, just-sweet strawberry filling layered between a tender crisp, buttery oat crumble. A delectable way to start the day.
All There is to Love About Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
These breakfast bars are a little indulgent yet also include nutritious ingredients including whole wheat flour or oat flour, whole oats, and fresh berries — making them more fitting for a fun weekend breakfast. Especially when served with options like a side of Greek yogurt and veggie-dotted egg muffins.
They also make for a welcoming holiday brunch, or even a decadent dessert when topped with a generous scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.
We love these both ways, using either whole wheat pastry flour or finely ground oat flour. You can also make blueberry oatmeal crumb bars by simply replacing the strawberries with an equal amount of fresh blueberries.
If you are lucky enough to have a few extra left, you may even find you like them cold right from the fridge the next day for a refreshing chilled breakfast.
Treat yourself to these delightful breakfast bars soon — it’s a delicious way to celebrate the summer season!
Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe Ingredients
Rolled oats: Use old-fashioned rolled oats — not steel cut or quick oats.
Whole grain flour: This recipe works well with whole wheat pastry flour or oat flour.
Brown sugar: Coconut sugar can be used in place of brown sugar.
Baking powder: This adds a little lift to the crumble for a more tender bite.
Salt: Enhances all the flavors of the bars.
Butter: Substitutes include vegan butter or coconut oil.
Vanilla extract: Adds a sweet background flavor to the bars.
Strawberries: Use fresh strawberries for best results. In a pinch, frozen and thawed strawberries will also work — simply thaw and drain any excess juices.
Cornstarch: A key ingredient that helps thicken the fruit filling. Tapioca starch works great too; use 2 tablespoons.
Honey: Added to sweeten the strawberries and enhance their flavor.
How to Make Strawberry Oat Breakfast Bars
Heat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish. Optionally, line with parchment paper to more easily remove the bars.
Mix crumble: In a mixing bowl, use your fingers to toss together oats, whole wheat pastry flour or oat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Break up any small clumps of brown sugar as you toss.
Stir vanilla into the dish with melted butter, then pour into the oat mixture and toss with a spatula to evenly coat.
