Easy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are a delightful treat that combines fresh strawberries' sweet and juicy flavors with tropical shredded coconut. This easy-to-make dessert bar is perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, and potlucks. Made with a buttery shortbread crust and topped with a sweet and tangy strawberry coconut filling, these bars are a crowd-pleaser that will have your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Fresh Strawberry , stemmed and sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or lime
- 1 teaspoon pure coconut extract
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- 1-½ cups old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- How to Make Strawberry Coconut Bars
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line an 8x10 dish with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine strawberries with ¼ cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss until the strawberries are evenly coated, and let sit for a few minutes.
- In another bowl, mix together oats, coconut, flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, salt, melted butter, and coconut extract. Spread half of this oats mixture in the bottom of the lined pan. Pour the berry mixture over the crust and then sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top.
- Bake in the middle oven rack for 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the fruit is bubbly. Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars, or serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
How to Store & Reheat
Strawberry Coconut Oatmeal Bars are best eaten the same day; however, you can store the in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes, but note that they won't be as crisp.
How to Store & Freeze
Strawberry oatmeal bars are best enjoyed the same day, it is not advisable to make them ahead of time or freeze them.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Amount per Serving
Calories
302
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Sodium
84
mg
4
%
Potassium
297
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
56
g
19
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
37
g
41
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
18
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
68
mg
82
%
Calcium
40
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
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