Description
These Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars are a delightful treat with a buttery oat crust and a tangy lemon filling. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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For the Crust & Topping:
- 7 tablespoons (99g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150g) light or dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (85g) old-fashioned oats or quick oats (not instant)
For the Lemon Filling:
- 1 can (14 ounces) full-fat sweetened condensed milk
- 6 tablespoons (90ml) lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars.
- Make the crust and topping: Using a handheld or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until fully combined. Add vanilla extract, then mix in flour, baking powder, salt, and oats until crumbly.
- Form the crust: Press slightly more than half of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Bake for 12 minutes.
- Make the lemon filling: Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Assemble the bars: Pour lemon filling over the pre-baked crust, then sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top.
- Bake: Return to the oven and bake for 22–25 minutes until golden. Do not over-bake.
- Cool and cut: Let the bars cool completely, then slice into squares.
- Storage: Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars, Dessert, Lemon Bars, Oat Bars, Baking
