Fresh Strawberry Bars

Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries, these Fresh Strawberry Bars are the ultimate fruity dessert or snack. Crafted with a buttery, golden oat crust and topping, these bars sandwich a vibrant strawberry filling enhanced with a hint of zesty lemon and fragrant vanilla. Perfectly balanced between crisp and chewy textures, they’re baked to bubbly perfection in just under an hour. These crowd-pleasers are easy to make and ideal for everything from springtime picnics to indulgent afternoons at home. With fresh strawberries at the forefront, these bars are a delightful way to showcase seasonal produce. Serve them warm with a dollop of whipped cream or enjoy them chilled straight from the fridge for a refreshing treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 170 g unsalted butter
• 150 g granulated sugar
• 100 g brown sugar, packed
• 320 g all-purpose flour
• 150 g rolled oats
• 5 g baking powder
• 2 g salt
• 300 g fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
• 10 g cornstarch
• 15 ml lemon juice
• 5 ml vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking powder, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Mix until you have a crumbly dough that holds together when pressed.

Step 5

Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust layer, reserving the remaining third for the topping.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, combine the chopped strawberries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix gently but thoroughly to coat the strawberries.

Step 7

Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the crust layer in the baking dish.

Step 8

Crumble the remaining dough over the top of the strawberries to create the crumble topping.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the strawberry filling is bubbling.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan and onto a cutting board.

Step 11

Slice into 12 equal-sized bars and serve. The bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1227 grams (1227.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4095

Total Fat 160.10g	205%
Saturated Fat 87.40g	437%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 376mg	125%
Sodium 1340mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 627.90g	228%
Dietary Fiber 30.70g	110%
Total Sugars 263.40g
Protein 61.90g	124%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 294mg	23%
Iron 24mg	133%
Potassium 1642mg	35%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.3%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 59.8%