Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars, where tart rhubarb meets sweet strawberry jam for a treat that’s both chewy and moist. Perfect as a snack, dessert, or even breakfast on the go, these bars are versatile and easy to make. With a crumbly oatmeal crust that adds texture, they’re ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during cozy nights in. Not only do they store well for meal prep, but their bright flavors make every bite a joy.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp coarse Kosher salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup cold, unsalted butter
- 12 oz rhubarb, diced
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8 baking dish.
- In a food processor, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly.
- Reserve 1 ½ cups of this mixture for topping; press the rest firmly into the bottom of the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- For the filling, mix diced rhubarb with baking soda, granulated sugar, flour, jam, lemon juice, and vanilla in a bowl.
- Spread the filling over the baked crust and bake for another 30 minutes until bubbly.
- Sprinkle reserved topping over the filling and bake for an additional 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg