March 2025

Strawberry oatmeal bars are a healthier fruit dessert made with fresh strawberries, whole grain butter crumb topping, and a lightly sweetened vanilla glaze. This healthier oatmeal bars recipe is a favorite, because these delicious treats are easy to make and just 100 calories each! Ingredients For the Strawberry Bars: 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats gluten free if needed ¾ cup white whole wheat flour or substitute all-purpose flour or 1:1 baking flour to make gluten free ⅓ cup light brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (or substitute melted coconut oil to make vegan/dairy free) 2 cups small-diced strawberries about 10 ounces, divided 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice from about 1/2 small lemon 1 tablespoon granulated sugar divided For the Vanilla Glaze (optional but delicious, especially if you prefer a sweeter bar): ½ cup powdered sugar sifted ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon milk any kind you like Instructions 1.